
Murder by Decree
- Crime
- Mystery
- Thriller
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.
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
- Catherine Kessler
Catherine Kessler
Carrie
- Terry Duggan
Terry Duggan
Danny

Peter Jonfield
William Slade

Roy Lansford
Sir Thomas Spivey

Ron Pember
Makins

Ken Jones
Dock Guard

June Brown
Annie Chapman
- Hilary Sesta
Hilary Sesta
Catherine Eddowes
- Anthony May
Anthony May
Lanier
- Betty Woolfe
Betty Woolfe
Mrs. Hudson
- Iris Fry
Iris Fry
Elizabeth Stride
- Geoffrey Russell
Geoffrey Russell
Home Secretary
- Peggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann Clifford
Lees' Housekeeper

Ann Mitchell
Jane
- Katherine Stark
Katherine Stark
Molly
- Elaine Ives-Cameron
Elaine Ives-Cameron
Ellen
- Stella Courtney
Stella Courtney
Betty
- Judy Wilson
Judy Wilson
Emily
- Roy Pattison
Roy Pattison
Carroll
- Victor Langley
Victor Langley
Prince of Wales
- Pamela Abbott
Pamela Abbott
Princess Alexandra
- Robin Marchal
Robin Marchal
Duke of Clarence "Eddy"
- Richard Pescud
Richard Pescud
Doctor
- Pat Brackenbury
Pat Brackenbury
Nurse
- Dan Long
Dan Long
Constable Long

Michael Cashman
Constable Watkins

Tony Clarkin
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Peter Dean
Peter Dean
Police Constable (uncredited)

Jim McManus
Policeman (uncredited)
- Norman Gay
Norman Gay
Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)
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