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Murder by Decree (1979)

PG · 1979-02-01 · 2h 4m · EN
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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...

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 its 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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Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerSherlock HolmesJames MasonJames MasonDr. John H. WatsonDavid HemmingsDavid HemmingsInspector FoxboroughJohn GielgudJohn GielgudPrime Minister Lord SalisburyDonald SutherlandDonald SutherlandRobert LeesGeneviève BujoldGeneviève BujoldAnnie CrookSusan ClarkSusan ClarkMary KellyAnthony QuayleAnthony QuayleSir Charles WarrenFrank FinlayFrank FinlayInspector LestradeChris WigginsChris WigginsDoctor HardyTedde MooreTedde MooreMrs. LeesPeter JonfieldPeter JonfieldWilliam Slade

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Jack the ripperSherlock holmes

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Genre affinityThriller · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityJack The Ripper · Sherlock HolmesNarrative complexityMysteryDirector preference113445Actor preference169963 · 159919 · 88725Country preferenceCa

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What is Murder by Decree about?

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 its 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.

How long is Murder by Decree?

Murder by Decree has a runtime of 124 minutes.

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