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Murder by Decree
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Murder by Decree

Thu, Feb 1, 1979
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Feb 9, 1979
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 20, 1980
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 1, 1979
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jun 13, 1979
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 14, 1979
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    as Sherlock Holmes
  • James Mason
    James Mason
    as Dr. Watson
  • David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    as Inspector Foxborough
  • Susan Clark
    Susan Clark
    as Mary Kelly
  • Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    as Sir Charles Warren
  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    as Prime Minister
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