Murder by Decree (1979)
- Starring:
- Christopher Plummer, James Mason, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bob Clark
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense, Foreign
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 124 mins
Complete Cast of Murder by Decree
- Christopher Plummer - Sherlock Holmes
- Donald Sutherland - Robert Lees
- David Hemmings - Inspector Foxborough
- Anthony Quayle - Sir Charles Warren
- Frank Finlay - Inspector Lestrade
- Chris Wiggins - Dr. Harding
- Hilary Sesta - Catherine Eddowes
- Peter Jonfield - William Slade
- Ron Pember - Makins
- James Mason - Dr. John H. Watson
- Geneviève Bujold - Annie Crook
- Susan Clark - Mary Kelly
- John Gielgud - Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister
- June Brown - Elizabeth Stride
- Terry Duggan
- Ken Jones - Dock Guard
- Tedde Moore - Mrs. Lees
- Director(s):
- Bob Clark
- Writer(s):
- John Hopkins
- Producer(s):
- Robert A. Goldstone, Bob Clark, Rene Dupont
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Violence)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense, Foreign
- 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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