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Murder by Decree (1979) -- Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.

Overview

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Director:
Bob Clark
Writers:
Arthur Conan Doyle (characters)
John Hopkins (screenplay)
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Release Date:
9 February 1979 (USA) more
Tagline:
Sherlock Holmes unveils the secrecy of Jack the Ripper - clue by clue - murder by murder. more
Plot:
Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
5 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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The Plummer-Mason double-act is on top form more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
Tedde Moore ... Mrs. Lees (as Teddi Moore)
Peter Jonfield ... William Slade
Roy Lansford ... Sir Thomas Spivey
Catherine Kessler ... Carrie
Ron Pember ... Makins
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack (USA)
Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree
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Runtime:
124 min | Sweden:110 min
Country:
UK | Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

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Trivia:
Alien (1979) was shooting concurrently with Murder by Decree at Shepperton. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The Jack the Ripper murders took place in 1888, and yet we can see Tower Bridge which was not opened before 1894. more
Quotes:
Sherlock Holmes: You create allegiance above your sworn allegiance to protect humanity. You shall not care for them, or acknowledge their pain. There lies the madness. more
Soundtrack:
God Save the Queen more

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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
The Plummer-Mason double-act is on top form, 22 April 2005
Author: Corky1984 from England

Sherlock Holmes has been played by numerous actors, the great Basil Rathbone being the best in my humble opinion, but Christopher Plummer does a fine job in this offering. There is just the right amount of sarcastic wit in his chats with Watson. James Mason is the highlight of the movie, his portrayal of Holmes' sidekick nicely judged and at times very funny. This film is so good as a result of its main cast, all of whom are talented actors. The director manages to create a chilling atmosphere at times, whilst the style of the film is nicely British. Murder by Decree demonstrates how the Brits can hold their own in a world of Hollywood domination. Its worth a look any day.

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