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Murder by Decree

1979
6.3 ⭐
2h 4m
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
"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
Christopher Plummer
Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes
James Mason
James MasonDr. Watson
David Hemmings
David HemmingsInspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Susan ClarkMary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
John GielgudPrime Minister
Frank Finlay
Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
Donald SutherlandRobert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook
Chris Wiggins
Chris WigginsDr. Hardy
Tedde Moore
Tedde MooreMrs. Lees
Catherine Kessler
Catherine KesslerCarrie