Murder by Decree

Overview

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.

Details

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

James Mason

Dr. Watson

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hardy

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

Catherine Kessler

Carrie

Terry Duggan

Danny

Peter Jonfield

William Slade

Roy Lansford

Sir Thomas Spivey

Ron Pember

Makins

Ken Jones

Dock Guard

June Brown

Annie Chapman

Hilary Sesta

Catherine Eddowes

Anthony May

Lanier