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Murder by Decree(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-02-01
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161 Votes
Time: 2h 4m
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...
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.
Languages: French, English.
Countries:
Canada,
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Movie: Murder by Decree
Top 10 Billed Cast
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
Video Trailer Murder by Decree
Video: Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer
Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer
CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981
Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview
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Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981 - Featurette
Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview - Featurette
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