Murder by Decree

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...

  • Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1979-02-01
  • User Rating: 6.4/10 from 137 ratings
  • Runtime: 2h 4min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Canadian Film Development Corporation
  • Production Country: Canada, United Kingdom
  • Director: Bob Clark
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From 137 Ratings

Summary

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 its 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.

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  • Christopher Plummer

    as Sherlock Holmes
  • James Mason

    as Dr. John H. Watson
  • David Hemmings

    as Inspector Foxborough
  • Susan Clark

    as Mary Kelly
  • Anthony Quayle

    as Sir Charles Warren
  • John Gielgud

    as Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
  • Frank Finlay

    as Inspector Lestrade
  • Donald Sutherland

    as Robert Lees
  • Geneviève Bujold

    as Annie Crook
  • Chris Wiggins

    as Doctor Hardy
  • Tedde Moore

    as Mrs. Lees
  • Peter Jonfield

    as William Slade
  • Roy Lansford

    as Sir Thomas Spivey
  • Catherine Kessler

    as Carrie
  • Ron Pember

    as Makins
  • June Brown

    as Anne Chapman
  • Ken Jones

    as Dock Guard
  • Terry Duggan

    as Danny
  • Hilary Sesta

    as Catherine Eddowes
  • Anthony May

    as Lanier
  • Betty Woolfe

    as Mrs. Dobson
  • Iris Fry

    as Elizabeth Stride
  • Geoffrey Russell

    as Home Secretary Henry Matthews
  • Peggy Ann Clifford

    as Lees' Housekeeper
  • Ann Mitchell

    as Jane
  • Katherine Stark

    as Molly
  • Elaine Ives-Cameron

    as Ellen
  • Stella Courtney

    as Betty
  • Judy Wilson

    as Emily
  • Roy Pattison

    as Carroll
  • Victor Langley

    as Prince of Wales
  • Pamela Abbott

    as Princess Alexandra
  • Robin Marchal

    as Duke of Clarence
  • Richard Pescud

    as Doctor
  • Pat Brackenbury

    as Nurse
  • Dan Long

    as Constable Long
  • Michael Cashman

    as Constable Watkins
  • Tony Clarkin

    as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Peter Dean

    as Police Constable (uncredited)
  • Jim McManus

    as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Norman Gay

    as Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)
  • Barrie Holland

    as Victorian Gentleman (uncredited)
Directing Bob Clark Director
Writing John Hopkins Screenplay
Writing Arthur Conan Doyle Characters
Writing Elwyn Jones Novel
Writing John Lloyd Novel
Production Len Herberman Executive Producer
Production Irene Lamb Casting
Costume & Make-Up Jane Royle Makeup Artist
Production René Dupont Producer
Production Bob Clark Producer
Costume & Make-Up Judy Moorcroft Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up Jan Jamison Assistant Hairdresser
Costume & Make-Up Peter Robb-King Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Colin Jamison Hair Department Head
Production Robert A. Goldston Producer
Art Denise Exshaw Set Decoration
Production Karen Hazzard Casting
Art Harry Pottle Production Design
Sound Kenneth Heeley-Ray Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Joe Grimaldi Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Camera Dennis Fraser Grip
Sound David Appleby Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production John Davis Production Manager
Editing Ian McBride Assistant Editor
Sound John W. Mitchell Sound Recordist
Art Peter Childs Art Direction
Production Ted Rouse Production Manager
Camera Jimmy Turrell Camera Operator
Crew Michael Albrechtsen Special Effects
Art Andy Andrews Property Master
Costume & Make-Up Edward Morton Wardrobe Assistant
Sound Wayne Griffin Sound Editor
Costume & Make-Up Ron Beck Wardrobe Supervisor
Lighting Ray Meehan Gaffer
Sound Steven Cole Assistant Sound Editor
Sound Dennis Drummond Sound Editor
Costume & Make-Up Peter Robb-King Makeup Supervisor
Production Andy Birmingham Production Accountant
Crew Lynda Levy Unit Publicist
Sound Patrick Drummond Sound Editor
Costume & Make-Up Colin Jamison Key Hairdresser
Art Ken Pattenden Construction Manager
Costume & Make-Up Janet Tebrooke Wardrobe Master
Directing Ken Goch Second Assistant Director
Production Liz Taylor Production Secretary
Crew Jock Kay Scenic Artist
Directing Guy Travers Second Assistant Director
Sound Martin Ashbee Assistant Sound Editor
Camera Terry Lewis Best Boy Grip
Sound Ron Butcher Sound Engineer
Costume & Make-Up Jan Jamison Hair Assistant
Directing Marjorie Lavelly Continuity
Sound Keith Pamplin Boom Operator
Camera David Farrell Still Photographer
Camera Reginald H. Morris Director of Photography
Sound Carl Zittrer Original Music Composer
Sound Paul Zaza Original Music Composer
Editing Stan Cole Editor
Camera David Wynn-Jones Focus Puller
Directing Ariel Levy Assistant Director

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