Movie: Murder by Decree

Top 10 Billed Cast

Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason
James Mason

Dr. John H. Watson

David Hemmings
David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark
Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud
John Gielgud

Prime Minister Lord Salisbury

Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins

Doctor Hardy

Video Trailer Murder by Decree

Video: Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer

Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer

Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer

CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981

CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981

Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview

Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview

All 3 videos

Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer

Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer - Trailer

CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981

CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981 - Featurette

Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview

Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview - Featurette

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