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Murder by Decree

The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...

1979 · PG · 2h 4m

Directed by Bob Clark

6.3

TMDB audience score
186 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.

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Cast

  • Christopher Plummer
    Sherlock Holmes

  • James Mason
    Dr. Watson

  • David Hemmings
    Inspector Foxborough

  • Susan Clark
    Mary Kelly

  • Anthony Quayle
    Sir Charles Warren

  • John Gielgud
    Prime Minister

  • Frank Finlay
    Inspector Lestrade

  • Donald Sutherland
    Robert Lees

  • Geneviève Bujold
    Annie Crook

  • Chris Wiggins
    Dr. Hardy

  • Tedde Moore
    Mrs. Lees

  • Catherine Kessler
    Carrie

  • Terry Duggan
    Danny

  • Peter Jonfield
    William Slade

  • Roy Lansford
    Sir Thomas Spivey

  • Ron Pember
    Makins

  • Ken Jones
    Dock Guard

  • June Brown
    Annie Chapman