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Murder by Decree (1979) 7.0
Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer. Director:Bob Clark |
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| Christopher Plummer | ... | ||
| James Mason | ... | ||
| David Hemmings | ... | ||
| Susan Clark | ... | ||
| Anthony Quayle | ... | ||
| John Gielgud | ... | ||
| Frank Finlay | ... | ||
| Donald Sutherland | ... | ||
| Geneviève Bujold | ... | ||
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Chris Wiggins | ... |
Doctor Hardy
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Mrs. Lees
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William Slade
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Roy Lansford | ... |
Sir Thomas Spivey
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Catherine Kessler | ... |
Carrie
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Sherlock Holmes investigates London's most infamous case, Jack the Ripper. As he investigates, he finds that the Ripper has friends in high places. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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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... See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 February 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack See more »Box Office
Budget:
CAD 5,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Sherlock Holmes: [Assertively] You may take it to be true, sir!
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(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Arranged by Edrich Siebert
KPM Music Ltd
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The replica 19th Century dockland set took two months and 50 men to construct at Shepperton Studio's largest sound stage. The set also included a replica muddy Thames River. See more »Goofs
Near the end of the movie Sherlock Holmes is in a Hansom cab going over Westminster Bridge. There is scaffolding on one of the Houses of Parliament towers and a modern yellow line (indicating parking restrictions) painted by the kerb. See more »Quotes
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury: You have us at a disadvantage, Mr. Holes. I think it might be better if you tell us your story in your own way and permit me to be the judge of whether it is true or not.Sherlock Holmes: [Assertively] You may take it to be true, sir!
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"Onward Christian Soldiers"(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Arranged by Edrich Siebert
KPM Music Ltd
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This isn't the first time Holmes has met Jack the Ripper in the movies, but this particular encounter leaves all others for dead. Handsomely photographed and produced, this notable addition to the Holmes cycle not only presents a credible yet intriguing Sherlock in Christopher Plummer, but just as importantly a Doctor Watson more akin to Conan Doyle's creation than the silly ass usually presented on the screen by Nigel Bruce and his successors. Full marks to James Mason.
The support cast is also top-notch, though some false beards were a trifle obvious. Another minor complaint lies in the poorly conceived, tacked-on ending in which Holmes is examined by John Gielgud's unyielding Prime Minister.
Otherwise this is a remarkably handsome film that transports the viewer right back to a teemingly authentic Sherlock Holmes London.