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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic68/100
185 audience votes
Key crew
- Bob ClarkDirector
- John HopkinsScreenplay
- Carl ZittrerOriginal Music Composer
- Paul ZazaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
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Themes
jack the rippersherlock holmes