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Murder by Decree(1979)

PG02/01/1979 (CA)CrimeMysteryThriller2h 4m
64%

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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 its 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.

Bob Clark

Director

Movie Cast

Christopher Plummer photo

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason photo

James Mason

Dr. John H. Watson

David Hemmings photo

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark photo

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle photo

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud photo

John Gielgud

Prime Minister Lord Salisbury

Frank Finlay photo

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Chris Wiggins photo

Chris Wiggins

Doctor Hardy

Tedde Moore photo

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyCanadian Film Development Corporation

Original LanguageEnglish

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