Murder by Decree [34374] Released: 1979-02-01 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 124 mins Popularity: 1.3266 Vote Average: 6.416 Vote Count: 149 Overview: 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 [41] Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes James MasonDr. Watson David HemmingsInspector Foxborough Susan ClarkMary Kelly Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren John GielgudPrime Minister Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade Donald SutherlandRobert Lees Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook Chris WigginsDr. Hardy Tedde MooreMrs. Lees Catherine KesslerCarrie Terry DugganDanny Peter JonfieldWilliam Slade Roy LansfordSir Thomas Spivey Ron PemberMakins Ken JonesDock Guard June BrownAnnie Chapman Hilary SestaCatherine Eddowes Anthony MayLanier Betty WoolfeMrs. Hudson Iris FryElizabeth Stride Geoffrey RussellHome Secretary Peggy Ann CliffordLees' Housekeeper Ann MitchellJane Katherine StarkMolly Elaine Ives-CameronEllen Stella CourtneyBetty Judy WilsonEmily Roy PattisonCarroll Victor LangleyPrince of Wales Pamela AbbottPrincess Alexandra Robin MarchalDuke of Clarence "Ed Richard PescudDoctor Pat BrackenburyNurse Dan LongConstable Long Michael CashmanConstable Watkins Tony ClarkinPolice Sergeant Peter DeanPolice Constable Jim McManusPoliceman Norman GayDistinguished Gentle Trailers Murder by Decree • 1979 • Theatrical Trailer Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981