

Murder by Decree
1979 · Movie · 2h 4m · PG
CrimeMysteryThriller
"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 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
IMDb
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
68/100
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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