

Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes


James Mason
James Mason
Dr. Watson
James Mason
Dr. Watson


David Hemmings
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough


Susan Clark
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly


Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren


John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Prime Minister
John Gielgud
Prime Minister


Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade


Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees


Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook


Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
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