Summaries

Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.

Sherlock Holmes investigates London's most infamous case, Jack the Ripper. As he investigates, he finds that the Ripper has friends in high places.—John Vogel <[email protected]>

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. Homes races to save the life of Annie Crook who has been forcibly incarcerated in an insane asylum and that of her friend Mary Kelly, in whom she has entrusted her secret.—garykmcd

Details

Keywords
  • conspiracy
  • london england
  • three word title
  • sherlock holmes character
  • tolling bell
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
Release date Jan 31, 1979
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Canada United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Oakley Court, Windsor Road, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
Production companies Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC) Famous Players Highlight

Box office

Budget $5000000

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 4m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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