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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...

  • Feb 1, 1979
  • 2h 4m
  • PG

6.3/10

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186 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Murder by Decree is a 1979 crime and mystery film directed by Bob Clark. Its leading cast includes Christopher Plummer, James Mason and David Hemmings. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.3/10 from 186 TMDB votes

Trailer

Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Donald Sutherland Robert Lees
  • Geneviève Bujold Annie Crook
  • Chris Wiggins Dr. Hardy
  • Tedde Moore Mrs. Lees
  • Catherine Kessler Carrie
  • Terry Duggan Danny
  • Peter Jonfield William Slade
  • Roy Lansford Sir Thomas Spivey
  • Ron Pember Makins
  • Ken Jones Dock Guard
  • June Brown Annie Chapman

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