Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack


2h 4m 1979

Brief Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes investigates London's most infamous case, Jack the Ripper. As he investigates, he finds that the Ripper has friends in high places.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Metrocolor)

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes investigates London's most infamous case, Jack the Ripper. As he investigates, he finds that the Ripper has friends in high places.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Metrocolor)

Quotes

We've unmasked madmen, Watson, wielding scepters. Reason run riot. Justice howling at the moon.
- Sherlock Holmes
You create allegiance above your sworn allegiance to protect humanity. You shall not care for them, or acknowledge their pain. There lies the madness.
- Holmes

Trivia

Frank Finlay also played Inspector Lestrade in Study in Terror, A (1965), another film that pitted Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper. Both films also featured Anthony Quayle in a supporting role.