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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.
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
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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