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Murder by Decree

Not Rated
CrimeMysteryThriller
6.4/10(137 ratings)

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.

02-01-1979
2h 4m
Murder by Decree
Backdrop for Murder by Decree

Main Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. John H. 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 Lord Salisbury

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Bob Clark
Production:
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players, Highlight

Key Crew

Director:
Bob Clark
Characters:
Arthur Conan Doyle
Novel:
Elwyn Jones
Novel:
John Lloyd
Screenplay:
John Hopkins

Locations and Languages

Country:
CA; GB
Filming:
CA; GB
Languages:
en