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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...”
6.3 / 10• 1979• 2h 4m•PG• English
CrimeMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bob Clark's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Murder by Decree is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
