Murder by Decree(1979)

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.

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Bob Clark

Actors: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud, Frank Finlay, Donald Sutherland, Geneviève Bujold, Chris Wiggins

Release date: 1979-02-01

Country of origin: Canada, United Kingdom

Length: 2h 4m

Ratings:

• 6.8/10
• 87%
• 68/100