Murder by Decree (1979)

02/01/1979 (CA) • 2h 4m

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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...

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

jack the ripper

sherlock holmes

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