Murder by Decree
1979 · Movie · PG · 124 min · ★ 6.3 · 74% critics
A famed detective and his trusted companion investigate a string of brutal killings in Victorian London’s East End. As clues point beyond the streets, they follow leads from the police and an unusual informant, uncovering hints of a powerful cover-up tied to high society and secret groups.
Also known as Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack · Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree
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Details
- Years
- 1979
- Release date
- 1979-02-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (173 votes)
- Box office
- $1,900,000
- Budget
- $5,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a darker, foggy Sherlock-style mystery that mixes real history with conspiracy intrigue and occasional chills; Not for you if you dislike grim murders, long runtimes, or far-fetched theories like those later used in From Hell.
Pros: moody Victorian atmosphere; strong lead duo; intriguing conspiracy mystery | Cons: slow, drawn-out finale; uneven pacing; some plot stretches
Themes
- jack the ripper
- sherlock holmes
Cast & crew
Christopher Plummer
as Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
as Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
as Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
as Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
as Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
as Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
as Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
as Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
as Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
as Dr. Hardy
Directed by Bob Clark