Murder by Decree

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Movie Info

After learning of mass murderer Jack the Ripper's gruesome reign of terror, private detective Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) decides to investigate. The police are no help, withholding information about the case from Holmes. But the detective refuses to be deterred, seeking the crucial assistance of psychic Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), who sets him on the right path. Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson (James Mason), descends into a shadowy underworld of crime.

Cast & Crew

Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
Dr. John H. Watson
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Bob Clark
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Critic Reviews for Murder by Decree

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Audience Reviews for Murder by Decree

  • May 23, 2013
    Decently exciting film for 1979. Christopher Plummer delivers a strong and subtle performance, but cannot hold a candle to Robert Downey, Jr.'s Holmes.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Jan 19, 2010
    Solid Sherlock Holmes tale starring the great Christopher Plummer and James Mason as the tag-team of Holmes & Watson! An interesting tale as it involves the famous Jack The Ripper murders. Check it out if you have that Sherlock bug from the Ritchie/Downey version!
    James B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 27, 2009
    An intelligent well-plotted suspense thriller beautifully directed by the late Bob Clark, in which Sherlock Holmes brilliantly played by Christopher Plummer and his associate Dr. Watson, the late great veteran actor James Mason in a deliciously sly performance investigates the gruesome murders of Jack the Ripper in London circa 1888 and discovers a mass conspiracy to protect the killer. Notable supporting performances from David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud, Frank Finlay, Donald Sutherland and Genevieve Bujold in standout performance as Annie Crook. The period recreation is flawless. One of the best and most original Sherlock Holmes films ever made. Highly Recommended.
    Danny R Super Reviewer
  • May 20, 2007
    It was a fun watch. It reminded me of From Hell.
    Marion R Super Reviewer

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