

Murder by Decree
1979-02-01 · 124 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- Bob Clark
- Production companies
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Countries
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes
James MasonDr. Watson
David HemmingsInspector Foxborough
Susan ClarkMary Kelly
Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren
John GielgudPrime Minister
Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade
Donald SutherlandRobert Lees
Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook
Chris WigginsDr. Hardy
Tedde MooreMrs. Lees
Peter JonfieldWilliam Slade
Roy LansfordSir Thomas Spivey
Ron PemberMakins
Ken JonesDock Guard
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