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Murder by Decree

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Murder by Decree (1979)

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Reviews Counted:5

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Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Christopher Plummer and James Mason take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this entertaining mystery-thriller. The famous sleuth and his loyal sidekick try to figure out the... Christopher Plummer and James Mason take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this entertaining mystery-thriller. The famous sleuth and his loyal sidekick try to figure out the identity of Jack the Ripper and stop the madman's killing spree once and for all. In the process, they uncover a conspiracy involving the Freemasons and members of the royal family. [More]

Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, Geneviève Bujold

Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Donald Sutherland, Geneviève Bujold

Director: Bob Clark

Director: Bob Clark

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Plummer and Mason together make one of cinema's great -- certainly the most touching -- Holmes-Watson teams. Ripperologists will be pleased by how faithful the script is to historical incidents and persons involved.

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A cool premise executed well

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Murder by Decree is spiffy entertainment for lovers of good mystery stories.

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