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Murder by Decree

PG19792h 4mBob Clark
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 68

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"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.

CrimeMysteryThriller
Jack The RipperSherlock Holmes

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What is Murder by Decree (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in Murder by Decree?

Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer (Sherlock Holmes), James Mason (Dr. Watson), David Hemmings (Inspector Foxborough), Susan Clark (Mary Kelly), Anthony Quayle (Sir Charles Warren). The film was directed by Bob Clark.

How long is Murder by Decree?

Murder by Decree has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Murder by Decree worth watching?

Murder by Decree holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Crime, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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