Murder by Decree

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19792h 4m

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Overview

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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Christopher Plummer - Sherlock Holmes in Murder by Decree

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason - Dr. Watson in Murder by Decree

James Mason

Dr. Watson

David Hemmings - Inspector Foxborough in Murder by Decree

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark - Mary Kelly in Murder by Decree

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle - Sir Charles Warren in Murder by Decree

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud - Prime Minister in Murder by Decree

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

Frank Finlay - Inspector Lestrade in Murder by Decree

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland - Robert Lees in Murder by Decree

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

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Movie Info

Release Date

February 1, 1979

Runtime

2h 4m

Rating

PG

Genres

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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