Murder by Decree (1979)

Murder by Decree (1979)

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... 1979-02-01 Canada, United Kingdom 124 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Christopher Plummer is Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason is Dr. John H. Watson
Dr. John H. Watson
David Hemmings is Inspector Foxborough
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark is Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle is Sir Charles Warren
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud is Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Frank Finlay is Inspector Lestrade
Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland is Robert Lees
Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold is Annie Crook
Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins is Doctor Hardy
Doctor Hardy
Tedde Moore is Mrs. Lees
Mrs. Lees
Peter Jonfield is William Slade
William Slade

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