Murder by Decree
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “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...”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes
James MasonDr. Watson
David HemmingsInspector Foxborough
Susan ClarkMary Kelly
Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren
John GielgudPrime Minister
Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade
Donald SutherlandRobert Lees
Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook
Chris WigginsDr. Hardy🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder by Decree about?
- 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.
- Who directed Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.
- When was Murder by Decree released?
- Murder by Decree was released on February 1, 1979.
- How long is Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree has a runtime of 2h 4m.
- Where can I track Murder by Decree?
- You can track Murder by Decree on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












