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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...

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 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.

Credits

Murder by Decree Cast

Name Character
James Mason He was 69, 75 years old when he died as Dr. John H. Watson
Donald Sutherland He was 43, now 89 years old as Robert Lees
Frank Finlay He was 52, 89 years old when he died as Inspector Lestrade
Christopher Plummer He was 49, now 94 years old as Sherlock Holmes
John Gielgud He was 74, 96 years old when he died as Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Anthony Quayle He was 65, 76 years old when he died as Sir Charles Warren
Geneviève Bujold She was 36, now 82 years old as Annie Crook
David Hemmings He was 37, 62 years old when he died as Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark She was 38, now 84 years old as Mary Kelly

Murder by Decree Crew

Name Department
John Hopkins as Screenplay. He was 4 (15) years old when He died Writing
Harry Pottle as Art Direction. He was 54 (73) years old when He died Art
Paul Zaza as Original Music Composer. He was 26 (now 72) years old Sound
Reginald H. Morris as Director of Photography. He was 60 (85) years old when He died Camera
Stan Cole as Editor. Editing
Bob Clark as Director. He was 39 (67) years old when He died Directing
Carl Zittrer as Original Music Composer. Sound
Arthur Conan Doyle as Characters. He was 119 (71) years old when He died Writing
John Lloyd as Novel. He was 28 (now 73) years old Writing
Elwyn Jones as Novel. He was 55 (58) years old when He died Writing
Len Herberman as Producer. Production
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Murder by Decree (45 years)

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...

  • Release day: Thursday, February 01, 1979
  • Runtime: 124 minutes