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Murder by Decree (1979)

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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...

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 & Crew

Director
Bob Clark
  • Profile picture of Christopher Plummer
    Sherlock Holmes Christopher Plummer
  • Profile picture of James Mason
    Dr. John H. Watson James Mason
  • Profile picture of David Hemmings
    Inspector Foxborough David Hemmings
  • Profile picture of Susan Clark
    Mary Kelly Susan Clark
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quayle
    Sir Charles Warren Anthony Quayle
  • Profile picture of John Gielgud
    Prime Minister Lord Salisbury John Gielgud
  • Profile picture of Frank Finlay
    Inspector Lestrade Frank Finlay
  • Profile picture of Donald Sutherland
    Robert Lees Donald Sutherland

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Keywords

  • jack the ripper
  • sherlock holmes