Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree
Release: 1979-02-01
·Runtime: 124m
·★ 6.4
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
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.
Production Countries
Canada
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Famous Players
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Tony Clarkin
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Christopher Plummer
as Sherlock Holmes
Tedde Moore
as Mrs. Lees
James Mason
as Dr. Watson
Anthony Quayle
as Sir Charles Warren
Frank Finlay
as Inspector Lestrade
Chris Wiggins
as Dr. Hardy
Roy Lansford
as Sir Thomas Spivey
Ken Jones
as Dock Guard
June Brown
as Annie Chapman
Ann Mitchell
as Jane
Michael Cashman
as Constable Watkins
John Gielgud
as Prime Minister
Ron Pember
as Makins
David Hemmings
as Inspector Foxborough
Peter Jonfield
as William Slade
Jim McManus
as Policeman (uncredited)
Donald Sutherland
as Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
as Annie Crook
Susan Clark
as Mary Kelly
