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:Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, John Gielgud,

Genre:Crime, Mystery, Thriller,

country:Canada, United Kingdom,

Production:Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players,