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Murder by Decree (1979)

Feb 1, 1979 · 2h 4m

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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.

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Top cast

  • Christopher Plummer Christopher Plummer Sherlock Holmes
  • James Mason James Mason Dr. Watson
  • David Hemmings David Hemmings Inspector Foxborough
  • Susan Clark Susan Clark Mary Kelly
  • Anthony Quayle Anthony Quayle Sir Charles Warren
  • John Gielgud John Gielgud Prime Minister
  • Frank Finlay Frank Finlay Inspector Lestrade
  • Donald Sutherland Donald Sutherland Robert Lees
  • Geneviève Bujold Geneviève Bujold Annie Crook
  • Chris Wiggins Chris Wiggins Dr. Hardy
  • Tedde Moore Tedde Moore Mrs. Lees
  • Catherine Kessler Carrie
  • Terry Duggan Danny
  • Peter Jonfield Peter Jonfield William Slade
  • Roy Lansford Roy Lansford Sir Thomas Spivey
  • Ron Pember Ron Pember Makins

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