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..."
Originally released in 1979. Murder by Decree is a crime/mystery film. directed by Bob Clark. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christopher Plummer, James Mason, and David Hemmings
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (161 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Christopher Plummer
as Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
as Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
as Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
as Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
as Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
as Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
as Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
as Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
as Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
as Dr. Hardy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Famous Players
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.
How long is Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Murder by Decree released?
Murder by Decree was released on February 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder by Decree?
The main cast of Murder by Decree includes Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle.
Is Murder by Decree worth watching?
Murder by Decree has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 161 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.