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Murder by Decree

1st February 1979
2h 4m
Bob Clark
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Murder by Decree is a 1979 Crime Mystery film released on 1st February; Bob Clark directed the film which stars Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, and John Gielgud.

Rotten Tomatoes
85%
IMDb
6.8

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 its 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.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 2:55pm.

Cast (9)

Donald Sutherland's profile Donald Sutherland
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Christopher Plummer's profile Christopher Plummer
Age at Filming ≈ 49
John Gielgud's profile John Gielgud
Age at Filming ≈ 74
Frank Finlay's profile Frank Finlay
Age at Filming ≈ 52
James Mason's profile James Mason
Age at Filming ≈ 69
David Hemmings's profile David Hemmings
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Geneviève Bujold
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Anthony Quayle's profile Anthony Quayle
Age at Filming ≈ 65
Susan Clark's profile Susan Clark
Age at Filming ≈ 38

Watch Murder by Decree (1979) online

Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 12:05pm

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Production Companies

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC) Famous Players Ltd Highlight

Murder by Decree Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

33% 30-39
22% 40-49
11% 50-59
22% 60-69
11% 70-79

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

22% Female
78% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

Murder by Decree FAQ

When was Murder by Decree released?

Murder by Decree was released on Thursday February 1st, 1979.

Is Murder by Decree on Netflix?

No, Murder by Decree is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Murder by Decree on Amazon Prime?

No, Murder by Decree is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Murder by Decree on Disney Plus?

No, Murder by Decree is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States