Movie
Murder by Decree (1979)
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...
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Story
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: Bob Clark Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark
Murder by Decree 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
- Catherine Kessler as Carrie
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