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Murder by Decree 1979 Directed by Bob Clark

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.

Production Countries Canada , United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Languages English , French
Release Date 1 February 1979
124 mins
Cast
Christopher Plummer Sherlock Holmes
James Mason Dr. Watson
David Hemmings Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud Prime Minister
Frank Finlay Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins Dr. Hardy
Tedde Moore Mrs. Lees
Peter Jonfield William Slade
Roy Lansford Sir Thomas Spivey
Ron Pember Makins
Ken Jones Dock Guard
June Brown Annie Chapman
Hilary Sesta Catherine Eddowes
Anthony May Lanier
Betty Woolfe Mrs. Hudson
Iris Fry Elizabeth Stride
Geoffrey Russell Home Secretary
Peggy Ann Clifford Lees' Housekeeper
Roy Pattison Carroll
Victor Langley Prince of Wales
Pamela Abbott Princess Alexandra
Robin Marchal Duke of Clarence "Eddy"
Dan Long Constable Long
Michael Cashman Constable Watkins
Tony Clarkin Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Peter Dean Police Constable (uncredited)
Jim McManus Policeman (uncredited)
Norman Gay Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)