Murder by Decree
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6.3Sherlock 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.
Released: 1979-02-01124 minDir: Bob ClarkCrime, Mystery, Thriller
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
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Key dates
- Published
- 11 November 1983
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- horror film
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenwriter
- John Hopkins
- Cast member
- John Gielgud
- Composer
- Paul Zaza
- Producer
- Bob Clark
- Narrative location
- London
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1970s historical thriller films1970s mystery thriller films1970s serial killer films1979 British films1979 Canadian films1979 English-language films1979 filmsBritish crossover filmsBritish historical thriller filmsBritish mystery thriller filmsCanadian historical thriller filmsCanadian mystery thriller films