Murder by Decree 1979
“The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...”
What is Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree is a 1979 crime, mystery, and thriller film released in the United States on February 9, 1979, with a runtime of two hours and four minutes. The story follows Sherlock Holmes, assisted by Dr.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1979
- Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Murder by Decree is a 1979 crime, mystery, and thriller film released in the United States on February 9, 1979, with a runtime of two hours and four minutes. The story follows Sherlock Holmes, assisted by Dr. Watson, as he is drawn into the brutal Jack the Ripper murders of prostitutes in London's East End.
Assisted by information from renowned psychic Robert Lees, Holmes discovers that the murders originate from a royal indiscretion and a massive cover-up managed by politicians at the highest level who happen to be Masons. The film holds a PG rating and combines classic investigative drama with dark historical conspiracy.
Should you watch it?
“Sherlock Holmes investigates the Jack the Ripper murders and uncovers a high-level royal cover-up.”
- Features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating the Jack the Ripper murders in London's East End.
- Utilizes information provided by renowned psychic Robert Lees during the investigation.
- Uncovers a dark trail leading to a royal indiscretion and a political cover-up by Masons.
- Viewers seeking a lighthearted or traditional detective story may find the subject matter involving the Jack the Ripper murders grim.
Watch it if you enjoy historical mystery thrillers involving Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper.
The film runs for two hours and four minutes with a crime, mystery, and thriller tone suitable for audiences with a PG rating.
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Streaming availability can be checked through platforms listed on The Movie Database.
Is Murder by Decree worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of Sherlock Holmes mysteries and historical thrillers involving Jack the Ripper.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and four minutes.
Is this part of an episodic series?
Murder by Decree is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 4m rather than an episodic series.
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