Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

Crime · 1980 · 2h 4m

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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.

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Cast & crew

Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes
James MasonDr. Watson
David HemmingsInspector Foxborough
Susan ClarkMary Kelly
Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren
John GielgudPrime Minister
Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade
Donald SutherlandRobert Lees
Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook
Chris WigginsDr. Hardy
Tedde MooreMrs. Lees
Catherine KesslerCarrie
Terry DugganDanny
Peter JonfieldWilliam Slade
Roy LansfordSir Thomas Spivey

Information

Release date
20 March 1980
Director
Bob Clark
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime
2h 4m
Country of origin
Canada, United Kingdom

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