Murder by Decree

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...

6.3 /10 166 votes
February 1, 1979 2h 4m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Bob Clark
Writers Arthur Conan Doyle, Elwyn Jones
Studio Canadian Film Development Corporation
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. Watson

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hardy

Tedde Moore

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

Catherine Kessler

Carrie

Frequently Asked Questions

Murder by Decree was released on February 1, 1979.

The runtime of Murder by Decree is 2h 4m.

Murder by Decree is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie.

Murder by Decree has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Murder by Decree is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.

The main cast of Murder by Decree includes Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings.

Murder by Decree is originally in English.