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Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

Feb 1, 1979
124 min
CrimeMysteryThriller
6.4/ 10
157 votes

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.

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6.4/10
157 votes
IMDB
6.8/10
7,384 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
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M
68/100
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5 wins & 5 nominations total

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"The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder..."

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Released

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Canadian Film Development CorporationFamous Players

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