Murder by Decree
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Murder by Decree

(1979)Directed by Bob Clark124 min · PGCrime, Mystery, Thriller
“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...”

Women are being killed in London's East End in 1888, and the police have no name to put to the man doing it. Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) takes the case with Dr. Watson (James Mason), working from what a renowned psychic tells them. Bob Clark follows the trail from the Whitechapel streets toward the powerful men who would rather it never be followed.

Christopher Plummeras Sherlock Holmes
James Masonas Dr. Watson
David Hemmingsas Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clarkas Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayleas Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgudas Prime Minister
Frank Finlayas Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherlandas Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujoldas Annie Crook
Chris Wigginsas Dr. Hardy
Tedde Mooreas Mrs. Lees
Catherine Kessleras Carrie
Peter Jonfieldas William Slade
Roy Lansfordas Sir Thomas Spivey
Ron Pemberas Makins
Ken Jonesas Dock Guard
June Brownas Annie Chapman
Hilary Sestaas Catherine Eddowes
AMAnthony Mayas Lanier
Betty Woolfeas Mrs. Hudson
Iris Fryas Elizabeth Stride
GRGeoffrey Russellas Home Secretary
PAPeggy Ann Cliffordas Lees' Housekeeper