Murder by Decree

1979 · 124 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 7,103 VOTES · DIR. Bob Clark

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,413 lines

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00:00:33 [ Hooves clattering, people chattering, bell ringing ]
00:09:26 These women murdered in whitechapel.
00:13:31 - I'd have to agree with you, Mr. Makins. - Yes, well--
00:18:57 Appears, disappears at will. ah, when people are frightened, they turn to God.
00:23:16 Ye-- But there was a singularly haunting quality about her.
00:28:54 As a matter of fact, they've been watching us...
00:33:10 [ Train whistle blowing ]
00:39:19 Oh, I take it then, we're free. for the moment, yes.
00:44:03 According to masonic ritual.
00:48:02 Give them...
00:52:42 Better keep your mouth closed, you little slut.
00:56:35 What's the trouble here?
01:00:36 There's a list of streets which you must pay careful attention to on my table.
01:06:31 [ Horse whinnies ] [ Whimpers ]
01:10:51 That I haven't been able to give you any more positive information.
01:15:05 Has her condition deteriorated, would you say?
01:20:14 I won't let them keep me.
01:24:16 Holmes.
01:30:39 [ Barking continues ]
01:36:32 Aah!
01:47:25 Her lover, her husband, however you may call him--
01:51:30 [ Holmes ] I accuse sir thomas spivey, the celebrated physician
01:55:11 For the moment, however
02:00:20 [ No audible dialogue ]

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,413
Dialogue density11.4 lines / min
First line00:00:33
Final line02:00:20

Production Record

DirectorBob Clark
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes7,103