Murder by Decree

Name: Murder by Decree
Released: 1979-02-01
Rating: 6.352

6.4/10 (182)

·1979· 124 min

Director: Bob Clark

"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..."

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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Trailer

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

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Catherine Kessler

Carrie

In brief

Murder by Decree (1979) is a crime, mystery, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.4/10 from 182 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murder by Decree online?

Murder by Decree is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Murder by Decree?

Murder by Decree runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).

What rating does Murder by Decree have?

Murder by Decree has an average rating of 6.4/10 based on 182 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Murder by Decree from?

Murder by Decree was released in 1979.