Murder by Decree (1979): Cast
Murder by Decree is a 1979 crime thriller directed by Bob Clark, starring Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes, James Mason and Donald Sutherland. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
English What Is Murder by Decree About?
The premise of Murder by Decree without spoilers.
Sherlock Holmes investigates the Jack the Ripper killings of East End prostitutes. With Dr. Watson at his side and aided by psychic Robert Lees, he uncovers a tangled conspiracy linking the murders to a royal scandal. The investigation reveals a high‑level Masonic cover‑up orchestrated by powerful politicians.
Murder by Decree Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- conspiracy
- london england
- sherlock holmes character
- three word title
- tolling bell
- serial murder
- slow motion scene
- psychotronic film
- period drama
- 1800s
- dock
- jack the ripper character
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- mason and gielgud
- plummer and mason
- murder
- psychic
- prostitute
- insane asylum
- asylum
- british royalty
- caught in a net
- arm sling
- bagpipes
- funeral procession
- police whistle
- 33rd degree freemason
- member's ring
- reference to solomon
- morgue
- stabbed to death
- hansom cab
- telegram
- pea
- carrying a woman
- cleaning a pipe
- loose tooth
- close up of eye
- applause
- tuxedo
- fog
- brougham cab
- pastiche
- symphonic music score
- orchestral music score
- freemason
- stabbed in the stomach
- slasher
- flashback
- chimney sweep
- badger game
Murder by Decree Cast & Characters
Christopher Plummer leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with James Mason as Dr. Watson and Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees. Directed by Bob Clark; 41 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bob Clark
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Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes -
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Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees - Tedde Moore as Mrs. Lees
Also Starring in Murder by Decree
· 37 more- John Gielgud Prime Minister
- David Hemmings Inspector Foxborough
- Frank Finlay Inspector Lestrade
- Anthony Quayle Sir Charles Warren
- Geneviève Bujold Annie Crook
- Susan Clark Mary Kelly
- June Brown Annie Chapman
- Chris Wiggins Dr. Hardy
- Peggy Ann Clifford Lees' Housekeeper
- Ron Pember Makins
- Ken Jones Dock Guard
- Ann Mitchell Jane
- Michael Cashman Constable Watkins
- Anthony May Lanier
- Geoffrey Russell Home Secretary
- Jim McManus Policeman (uncredited)
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- Peter Jonfield William Slade
- Roy Lansford Sir Thomas Spivey
- Hilary Sesta Catherine Eddowes
- Peter Dean Police Constable (uncredited)
- Terry Duggan Danny
- Elaine Ives-Cameron Ellen
- Betty Woolfe Mrs. Hudson
- Tony Clarkin Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Victor Langley Prince of Wales
- Katherine Stark Molly
- Richard Pescud Doctor
- Norman Gay Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)
- Judy Wilson Emily
- Catherine Kessler Carrie
- Roy Pattison Carroll
- Pamela Abbott Princess Alexandra
- Stella Courtney Betty
- Dan Long Constable Long
- Iris Fry Elizabeth Stride
- Robin Marchal Duke of Clarence "Eddy"
- Pat Brackenbury Nurse
More from Bob Clark
More films directed by Bob Clark, best-rated first: Black Christmas, Porky's, Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things and Porky's II: The Next Day.
Murder by Decree Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette CBS Late Movie promo Murder by Decree 1981
- Featurette Sherlock Holmes | MURDER BY DECREE – Kim Newman Interview
Murder by Decree Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Verschwörung im Nebel” and “Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack”.
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- Verschwörung im Nebel
- Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack
- Sherlock Holmes Meurtre par décret
- Sherlock Holmes og kronens ære
- Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree
- 名探偵ホームズ 黒馬車の影
- Meurtre par décret
- Asesinato por decreto
- Mord an der Themse
- Assassinio su commissione
- Vražda na úrovni
- Έγκλημα στον Τάμεση
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- Убийство по височайша заповед
- Törvényes gyilkosság
- Убийство по приказу
- Morderstwo na zlecenie
- 午夜谋杀
- 살인 지령
- Sherlock Holmes: Mord på beregning
- En studie i skräck
- Assassinato por Decreto
- Processo Arquivado por Ordem Real
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Murder by Decree FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murder by Decree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Murder by Decree released?
Murder by Decree was released on February 1, 1979.
Who directed Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.
More films by Bob Clark Who is in the cast of Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes, James Mason as Dr. Watson and Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees, among 41 credited actors.
Does Murder by Decree have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder by Decree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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