Murder by Decree (1979)

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...

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.

Cast (41)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

C

Catherine Kessler

Carrie

T

Terry Duggan

Danny

Peter Jonfield

William Slade

Roy Lansford

Sir Thomas Spivey

Ron Pember

Makins

Ken Jones

Dock Guard

June Brown

Annie Chapman

H

Hilary Sesta

Catherine Eddowes

A

Anthony May

Lanier

B

Betty Woolfe

Mrs. Hudson

I

Iris Fry

Elizabeth Stride

G

Geoffrey Russell

Home Secretary

P

Peggy Ann Clifford

Lees' Housekeeper

Ann Mitchell

Jane

K

Katherine Stark

Molly

E

Elaine Ives-Cameron

Ellen

S

Stella Courtney

Betty

J

Judy Wilson

Emily

R

Roy Pattison

Carroll

V

Victor Langley

Prince of Wales

P

Pamela Abbott

Princess Alexandra

R

Robin Marchal

Duke of Clarence "Eddy"

R

Richard Pescud

Doctor

P

Pat Brackenbury

Nurse

D

Dan Long

Constable Long

Michael Cashman

Constable Watkins

Tony Clarkin

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

P

Peter Dean

Police Constable (uncredited)

Jim McManus

Policeman (uncredited)

N

Norman Gay

Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)

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