February 1, 1979
124 minutes
CrimeMysteryThriller
Murder by Decree
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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Cast
Christopher Plummer
(Sherlock Holmes)
James Mason
(Dr. Watson)
David Hemmings
(Inspector Foxborough)
Susan Clark
(Mary Kelly)
Anthony Quayle
(Sir Charles Warren)
John Gielgud
(Prime Minister)
Frank Finlay
(Inspector Lestrade)
Donald Sutherland
(Robert Lees)
Geneviève Bujold
(Annie Crook)
Chris Wiggins
(Dr. Hardy)
Tedde Moore
(Mrs. Lees)
Catherine Kessler
(Carrie)
Terry Duggan
(Danny)
Peter Jonfield
(William Slade)
Roy Lansford
(Sir Thomas Spivey)
Ron Pember
(Makins)
Ken Jones
(Dock Guard)
June Brown
(Annie Chapman)
Hilary Sesta
(Catherine Eddowes)
Anthony May
(Lanier)
Betty Woolfe
(Mrs. Hudson)
Iris Fry
(Elizabeth Stride)
Geoffrey Russell
(Home Secretary)
Peggy Ann Clifford
(Lees' Housekeeper)
Ann Mitchell
(Jane)
Katherine Stark
(Molly)
Elaine Ives-Cameron
(Ellen)
Stella Courtney
(Betty)
Judy Wilson
(Emily)
Roy Pattison
(Carroll)
Victor Langley
(Prince of Wales)
Pamela Abbott
(Princess Alexandra)
Robin Marchal
(Duke of Clarence "Eddy")
Richard Pescud
(Doctor)
Pat Brackenbury
(Nurse)
Dan Long
(Constable Long)
Michael Cashman
(Constable Watkins)
Tony Clarkin
(Police Sergeant (uncredited))
Peter Dean
(Police Constable (uncredited))
Jim McManus
(Policeman (uncredited))
Norman Gay
(Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited))
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