Murder by Decree (1979)
Starring Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings
Directed by Bob Clark
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.
Runtime: 124 min.
Rating: 6.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Canada,United Kingdom
Genres: Crime,Mystery,Thriller
Keywords: jack the ripper
Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John H. Watson
Inspector Foxborough
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Robert Lees
Annie Crook
Mary Kelly
Sir Charles Warren
Inspector Lestrade