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Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

Mystery Thriller Crime

1979, Movie, 2h 4min

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.

Country: Canada,United Kingdom

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Cast:

Donald Sutherland,

Christopher Plummer,

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Critic Kim Newman

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8

This is lots of fun and the actors definitely look like they're having a good time.

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