
Murder by Decree
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...
1979 en 124 minutes
Rating: 6.407
Plot
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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Cast

Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes

James Mason
Dr. John H. Watson

David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark
Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury

Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins
Doctor Hardy

Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees

Peter Jonfield
William Slade

Roy Lansford
Sir Thomas Spivey

Catherine Kessler
Carrie

Ron Pember
Makins

June Brown
Anne Chapman

Ken Jones
Dock Guard

Terry Duggan
Danny

Hilary Sesta
Catherine Eddowes

Anthony May
Lanier

Betty Woolfe
Mrs. Dobson

Iris Fry
Elizabeth Stride

Geoffrey Russell
Home Secretary Henry Matthews

Peggy Ann Clifford
Lees' Housekeeper

Ann Mitchell
Jane

Katherine Stark
Molly

Elaine Ives-Cameron
Ellen

Stella Courtney
Betty

Judy Wilson
Emily

Roy Pattison
Carroll

Victor Langley
Prince of Wales

Pamela Abbott
Princess Alexandra

Robin Marchal
Duke of Clarence

Richard Pescud
Doctor

Pat Brackenbury
Nurse

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)

Barrie Holland
Victorian Gentleman (uncredited)