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Feature film — 1979

Murder by Decree (1979)

6.32h 4mCrime — Mystery — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 186 votes.

Canadian Film Development Corporation / Famous Players

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Director: Bob Clark

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Cast & crew

Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason as Dr. Watson

James Mason

Dr. Watson

David Hemmings as Inspector Foxborough

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark as Mary Kelly

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle as Sir Charles Warren

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud as Prime Minister

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold as Annie Crook

Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins as Dr. Hardy

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hardy

Tedde Moore as Mrs. Lees

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

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Catherine Kessler

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