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..."

Title: Murder by Decree
Original Title: Murder by Decree
Release Date: 1979-02-01
Status: Released
Rating: 6.4/10 (from 142 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Production Companies: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players, Highlight
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. John H. Watson

David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark
Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury

Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins
Doctor Hardy