Basic Info
Release: February 01, 1979
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.4/10 (159 votes)
Status: Released
Videos
Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer (YouTube)
Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview (YouTube)
CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981 (YouTube)
Murder by Decree
1979
124 min
⭐ 6.4/10
159 votes
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.
Genres
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
Production Countries
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- French fr
- English en
Flatrate
fuboTV
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
Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees
Catherine Kessler
Carrie
Crew
Bob Clark
Director
John Hopkins
Screenplay
Len Herberman
Executive Producer
René Dupont
Producer
Bob Clark
Producer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
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