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Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree (1979)

PG 2h 4m 6.6/10 IMDb

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.

Director: Bob Clark

Cast: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle