Watch Murder by Decree (1979) Official Trailer
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...
6.8 / 10 IMDb February 1, 1979 2h 4m Metascore 68
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Release Date
February 1, 1979
Genre
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Status
Released
Rated
PG
Languages
English, French
Country
Canada, United Kingdom
Awards
5 wins & 5 nominations total
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
Tedde Moore
as Mrs. Lees
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Catherine Kessler
as Carrie
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Terry Duggan
as Danny
Peter Jonfield
as William Slade
Roy Lansford
as Sir Thomas Spivey
Ron Pember
as Makins
Ken Jones
as Dock Guard
June Brown
as Annie Chapman
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Hilary Sesta
as Catherine Eddowes
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Anthony May
as Lanier
Production Companies
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Famous PlayersMurder by Decree Official Trailer 1979
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