Christopher Plummer and James Mason take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this entertaining mystery-thriller. The famous sleuth and his loyal sidekick try to figure out the identity of Jack the Ripper and stop the madman's killing spree once and for all. In the process, they uncover a conspiracy involving the Freemasons and members of the royal family.
Co-produced by Ambassador Films (UK), Decree Productions and Saucy Jack.
Released theatrically in New York City February 9, 1979.
Color by Metrocolor.
Additional cast: Peter Jonfield (William Slade).
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Mono - English
Additional Reelase Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Bob Clark - Director
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos
Poster Art
DVD-ROM Features:
Screenplay
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Review 1:
"...A good deal of uncomplicated fun..."
Source: New York Times
p.C5 02/09/1979
Review 2:
"...Plummer's Holmes is just as shrewd, logical and surprisingly emotional as necessary....A visual stew that is both engrossing and entertaining..."
Source: Variety
01/24/1979