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Murder by Decree
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.
1979 · Directed by Bob Clark · 124 min · Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 8 frames
Tagline
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...
Crew
- Screenplay: John Hopkins
- Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
- Edited by: Stan Cole
- Music: Carl Zittrer, Paul Zaza
- Production design: Harry Pottle
- Produced by: René Dupont, Bob Clark, Robert A. Goldston
Cast
- Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes
- James Mason as Dr. Watson
- David Hemmings as Inspector Foxborough
- Susan Clark as Mary Kelly
- Anthony Quayle as Sir Charles Warren
- John Gielgud as Prime Minister
- Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade
- Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees
- Geneviève Bujold as Annie Crook
- Chris Wiggins as Dr. Hardy
Production
- Country: Canada, United Kingdom
- Language: English, French
- Studios: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Themes: jack the ripper, sherlock holmes
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