Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

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...

6.3124 min
CrimeMysteryThriller

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 2/1/1979

Runtime: 124 min

Director: Bob Clark

Writers: Arthur Conan Doyle, John Lloyd

Top Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. Watson

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hardy

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