About this release
Sherlock Holmes is once again on the case, this time looking into the murder spree committed by Jack the Ripper. The canny detective (Christopher Plummer) and his resolute sidekick Watson (James Mason) investigate a series of killings focusing on London prostitutes and find a government cover-up behind much of the case.Special Features:DISC 1 (4KUHD): Brand New UHD SDR Master by StudioCanalAudio Commentary by Director Bob ClarkAudio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchell5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioTheatrical TrailerOptional English Subtitles / DISC 2 (BLU-RAY): Brand New HD Master by StudioCanalAudio Commentary by Director Bob ClarkAudio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Steve MitchellTheatrical Trailer5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioDual-Layered BD50 DiscOptional English Subtitles
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Disc 1
UHD
Murder by Decree (1979)
124 min
ThrillerCrimeMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Bob Clark
Writer
John Hopkins
Cast
Christopher Plummeras Sherlock Holmes
James Masonas Dr. Watson
David Hemmingsas Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clarkas Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayleas Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgudas Prime Minister
Frank Finlayas Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherlandas Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujoldas Annie Crook
Chris Wigginsas Dr. Hardy
Cinematographer
Reginald H. Morris
Composer
Carl Zittrer
Paul Zaza
Editor
Stan Cole
Producer
René Dupont
Bob Clark
Robert A. Goldston
Disc 2
BDMurder by Decree (1979)
124 min
ThrillerCrimeMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Bob Clark
Writer
John Hopkins
Cast
Christopher Plummeras Sherlock Holmes
James Masonas Dr. Watson
David Hemmingsas Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clarkas Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayleas Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgudas Prime Minister
Frank Finlayas Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherlandas Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujoldas Annie Crook
Chris Wigginsas Dr. Hardy
Cinematographer
Reginald H. Morris
Composer
Carl Zittrer
Paul Zaza
Editor
Stan Cole
Producer
René Dupont
Bob Clark
Robert A. Goldston
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
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Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 1, 2026