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Murder by Decree (1979)

Murder by Decree (1979)

Crime Thriller Mystery

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...

Release Date: 1979, February 1
Directors: Bob Clark
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom
Production: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Jim McManus, David Hemmings, Frank Finlay, Norman Gay, Donald Sutherland, Terry Duggan, Anthony May, Tony Clarkin, John Gielgud, Anthony Quayle, James Mason

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.

Keywords:

sherlock holmes jack the ripper