

Murder by Decree
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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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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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
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