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...

Bob Clark
2h 4m
February 1, 1979 · Canada, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 1, 1979
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English, French
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom
Production: Famous Players,Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC),Highlight,Canadian Film Development Corporation
Cast: Christopher Plummer,James Mason,David Hemmings,Susan Clark,Anthony Quayle,John Gielgud,Frank Finlay,Donald Sutherland,Geneviève Bujold,Chris Wigginsand 31 more
Director: Bob Clark
Writer: John Hopkins,Arthur Conan Doyle,Elwyn Jones,John Lloyd
Producer: Len Herberman,René Dupont,Bob Clark,Robert A. Goldston
Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
Music: Carl Zittrer,Paul Zaza
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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