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Murder by Decree (1979): movie guide
Murder by Decree (1979) is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 187 votes. Notable cast includes Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-02-01
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-02-01
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What is Murder by Decree about?
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.
Cast highlights
Murder by Decree features Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-02-01. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (187 votes). Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree is listed as Crime, Mystery, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in Murder by Decree?
- Cast highlights include Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud.
- Does Cinema Box stream Murder by Decree?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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