
TMDb Rating
6.4/10
161 verified votes
Murder by Decree (1979)
CrimeMysteryThriller
124 min
"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..."
Plot 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 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.
Director
Bob Clark
Top Cast
Christopher PlummerJames MasonDavid HemmingsSusan ClarkAnthony Quayle
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