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Murder by Decree

“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...”

★ 6.3(173)19792h 4m

Crime Mystery Thriller

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Director: Bob Clark
Release date: 1979-02-01
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Canadian Film Development Corporation

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About Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree is a 1979 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Bob Clark, starring Christopher Plummer, James Mason and David Hemmings. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murder by Decree in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

jack the rippersherlock holmes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murder by Decree in Canada?+

Murder by Decree is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Murder by Decree on Netflix?+

Murder by Decree is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Murder by Decree?+

Murder by Decree has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Murder by Decree?+

Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark and Anthony Quayle.

When did Murder by Decree come out?+

Murder by Decree is a 1979 movie directed by Bob Clark.

What genre is Murder by Decree?+

Murder by Decree is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Murder by Decree?+

Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.

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