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Murder by Decree

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Murder by Decree (1979)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 4  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins
Synopsis:
Christopher Plummer and James Mason take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this entertaining mystery-thriller. The famous sleuth and his loyal sidekick try to figure out the identity of Jack the Ripper and stop the madman's killing spree once and for all. In the process, they... [More]
Christopher Plummer and James Mason take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this entertaining mystery-thriller. The famous sleuth and his loyal sidekick try to figure out the identity of Jack the Ripper and stop the madman's killing spree once and for all. In the process, they uncover a conspiracy involving the Freemasons and members of the royal family. [Less]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, Geneviève Bujold

Director: Bob Clark

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 21, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Mono - English

Additional Reelase Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Bob Clark - Director
  • Trailers

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos
  • Poster Art

DVD-ROM Features:

  • Screenplay

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06/24/06 04:03 AM
Derek Adams
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Plummer and Mason together make one of cinema's great -- certainly the most touching -- Holmes-Watson teams. Ripperologists will be pleased by how faithful the script is to historical incidents and persons involved.

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05/09/05 03:16 AM
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05/17/04 05:25 PM
Frank Swietek
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A cool premise executed well

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02/13/04 07:30 AM
Jon Niccum
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Murder by Decree is spiffy entertainment for lovers of good mystery stories.

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