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Murder by Decree (1979)
Directed by Bob Clark
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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 its 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.
Rated PG | Length 124 minutes
Actors
Christopher Plummer | James Mason | David Hemmings | Susan Clark | Anthony Quayle | John Gielgud | Frank Finlay | Donald Sutherland | Geneviève Bujold | Chris Wiggins | Tedde Moore | Peter Jonfield | Roy Lansford | Catherine Kessler | Ron Pember | June Brown | Ken Jones | Terry Duggan | Hilary Sesta | Anthony May | Betty Woolfe | Iris Fry | Geoffrey Russell | Peggy Ann Clifford | Ann Mitchell | Katherine Stark | Elaine Ives-Cameron | Stella Courtney | Judy Wilson | Roy Pattison | Victor Langley | Pamela Abbott | Robin Marchal | Richard Pescud | Pat Brackenbury | Dan Long | Michael Cashman | Tony Clarkin | Peter Dean | Jim McManus
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2017 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
A longtime blindspot that I wanted to tackle for this 31 Days project. I dig Christopher Plummer as Sherlock and old man James Mason as Watson. Love how the story revolves around the Masons and its “secret society” which hits close to home as my dad is a 33rd degree Mason. Another Bob Clark joint which again he shows how great he can be with the right screenplay.
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