# Murder by Decree (1979)

> Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson pursue Jack the Ripper through Whitechapel, uncovering a conspiracy protected by London's powerful elite.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21470

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Bob Clark
- Cast: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud, Frank Finlay, Donald Sutherland
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079592/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: suspenseful, gothic, serious, classic mystery night, period crime marathon

## Synopsis

A legendary detective faces his most chilling case yet, unraveling a web of secrets and power.

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