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Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 1, 1979

Runtime

2h 4m

Genres

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

User Score

64%

Original Title

Murder by Decree

Production Companies

Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players, Highlight

Director

Bob Clark

Description

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 its 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.