Murder by Decree
161 reviews
Crime/Mystery
2h 4m
1979
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...
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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.
- DirectorBob Clark
- Release1 February 1979
- Genre
- Duration2h 4m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate161 reviews
- Productions
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
Cast

Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes

James Mason
Dr. Watson

David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark
Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud
Prime Minister

Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy

Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees

Peter Jonfield
William Slade

Roy Lansford
Sir Thomas Spivey

Ron Pember
Makins

Ken Jones
Dock Guard

June Brown
Annie Chapman

Ann Mitchell
Jane

Michael Cashman
Constable Watkins

Tony Clarkin
Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Jim McManus
Policeman (uncredited)
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