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Murder by Decree (1979)

Murder by Decree (1979)
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The murders by the infamous British criminal, Jack the Ripper, catch the attention of Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer), but he does not receive the expected call from Scotland Yard because he is being purposefully excluded from the investigation. Instead, Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), a psychic who volunteered information to the police about the murders, provides the Great Detective with the necessary incitement to action. As the murders proceed, it becomes clear to all concerned that it is more important to stop them than to announce their solution, and Holmes enters the fray with the help of his trusty aide, Dr. Watson (James Mason). The former mistress of a "prominent personage," Annie Crook (Genevieve Bujold), provides crucial information leading to a final confrontation on London's docks. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Starring:
Christopher Plummer, James Mason, (more)
Director(s):
Bob Clark
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Murder by Decree

The murders by the infamous British criminal, Jack the Ripper, catch the attention of Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer), but he does not receive the expected call from Scotland Yard because he is being purposefully excluded from the investigation. Instead, Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), a psychic who volunteered information to the police about the murders, provides the Great Detective with the necessary incitement to action. As the murders proceed, it becomes clear to all concerned that it is more important to stop them than to announce their solution, and Holmes enters the fray with the help of his trusty aide, Dr. Watson (James Mason). The former mistress of a "prominent personage," Annie Crook (Genevieve Bujold), provides crucial information leading to a final confrontation on London's docks. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
124 mins

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Director(s):
Bob Clark
Writer(s):
John Hopkins
Producer(s):
Rene Dupont, Bob Clark, Robert A. Goldstone
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Not For Children)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Murder by Decree Awards:
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Director
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Score
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Actor
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Editing
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Score
  • 1980 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
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    Gary G.

    I have been fascinated by the various stories surrounding Jack the Ripper for many years. Murder by Decree is a faithful adaptation of the most prominent theory about this killer; the cover-up itself is equal to that of JFK's assasination. Although Sherlock Holmes was not in any way a part of the investigation, still Christopher Plummer adds a depth to the Holmes character that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would be proud of. I highly recommend this movie as it blends the mystery of the Ripper with the cunning deductive reasoning of Holmes. Holmes and Dr. Watson (very well protrayed by James Mason) are also wonderfully matched. If you like movies of this genre, I also highly recommend From Hell starring Johnny Depp.

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    Sue T.

    Good film with a great cast. The plot is interesting. Unfortunately, this movie does not have any of the mystery or excitiment the the Sherlock Holmes movies that made with Basil Rathbone, or the TV series with Jeremy Brent. I was somewhat disappointed. However, it was a nice pass time for a rainy afternoon.

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    Allen S.

    Slowly paced. A great cast wasted, it becomes a set and costume ball. The court scene at the end seems longer than the one in "Judgment at Nuremberg."

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