Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Geneviève Bujold, Christopher Plummer, James Mason
Original language
English
Production companies
CANADIAN FILM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FAMOUS PLAYERS
Home video distributors
Magnetic Video (United States), Embassy Home Entertainment (United States), Nelson Entertainment (United States)
Setting
London
Crew
Producer
Bob Clark, René Dupont, Robert Goldston
Music
Paul Zaza
Trailer
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Festival History
- Edgar Allan Poe Awards 1980 generic
- Genie Awards 1980 generic
- National Society of Film Critics Awards 1980 generic
Titles
| Original title | Murder by Decree | English |
| Québec French title | Meurtre par décret | |
| Alternate title | Sherlock Holmes : Murder by Decree | |
| Alternate title | Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Magnetic Video (cat. no. 4059) | 1980, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Embassy Home Entertainment (cat. no. 2053) | 1986, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Nelson Entertainment (cat. no. 2053) | 1986, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1980 4059 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1986 2053 |
Full credits
| Director | Bob Clark |
| Cast | Geneviève Bujold, Christopher Plummer, James Mason |
| Producer | Bob Clark, René Dupont, Robert Goldston |
| Music | Paul Zaza |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
