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Series Cast Summary
Michael Caine | ... |
Inspector Frederick Abberline
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Armand Assante | ... |
Richard Mansfield
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ray McAnally | ... |
Sir William Gull
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Lewis Collins | ... |
Sergeant George Godley
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ken Bones | ... |
Robert James Lees
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Susan George | ... |
Catherine Eddowes
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Jane Seymour | ... |
Emma
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Harry Andrews | ... |
Coroner Wynne Baxter
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Lysette Anthony | ... |
Mary Jane Kelly
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... |
Rodman
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Peter Armitage | ... |
Sergeant Kerby
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Desmond Askew | ... |
Copy Boy
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Trevor Baxter | ... |
Lanyon
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Mike Carnell | ... |
Newsvendor
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ann Castle | ... |
Lady Gull
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Deirdre Costello | ... |
Annie Chapman
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Jon Croft | ... |
Mr. Thackeray
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Angela Crow | ... |
Liz Stride
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Kelly Cryer | ... |
Annette
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Marc Culwick | ... |
Prince Albert Victor
(2 episodes, 1988)
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John Dair | ... |
Isenschmid
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Roy Evans | ... |
Doorkeeper
(2 episodes, 1988)
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John Fletcher | ... |
P.C. Watkins
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Sheridan Forbes | ... |
Millie
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Hugh Fraser | ... |
Sir Charles Warren
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Martin Friend | ... |
Newsvendor
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Christopher Fulford | ... |
Beggar
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(2 episodes, 1988)
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Michael Gothard | ... |
George Lusk
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Bruce Green | ... |
Pizer
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ricci Harnett | ... |
Pickpocket
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ronald Hines | ... |
Henry Matthews
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Denys Hawthorne | ... |
Assistant Commissioner
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Michael Hughes | ... |
Dr. Llewellyn
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Peter Hughes | ... |
Mr. Paulson
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Frank Jarvis | ... |
1st Passer by
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Edward Judd | ... |
DCS Arnold
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Gertan Klauber | ... |
Diemschutz
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Jon Laurimore | ... |
Inspector Spratling
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Mike Lewin | ... |
Duty Guard
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Rod Lewis | ... |
Mortician
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Gary Love | ... |
Derek
(2 episodes, 1988)
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George Malpas | ... |
Old Man
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Eric Mason | ... |
Publican
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Bernadette Milnes | ... |
Woman in Doorway
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Jonathan Moore | ... |
Benjamin Bates
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Richard Morant | ... |
Dr. Acland
(2 episodes, 1988)
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T.P. McKenna | ... |
O'Connor
(2 episodes, 1988)
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John Normington | ... |
Dresser
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ronald Nunnery | ... |
Davis
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Sandra Payne | ... |
Mrs. Acland
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Production Companies
- Euston Films
- Thames Television (for)
- Hill-O'Connor Television (in association with)
- Lorimar Telepictures
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1988) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- CBS (1988) (United States) (tv)
- Canale 5 (1989) (Italy) (tv)
- Castle Video (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Fernsehen der DDR (1989) (East Germany) (tv) (DDR2)
- Veronica Omroep Organisatie (1989) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1990) (West Germany) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1990) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV2)
- Thames Video Collection (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- UK Gold (1995) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Channel 5 Television (2000) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Digital Entertainment Ltd. (2000) (Canada) (VHS)
- Pearson Television International (2000) (Canada) (VHS)
- Starz Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- I-On New Media (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Fremantle Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Video Film Express (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Future Film (2012) (Finland) (DVD)
- UK Drama (2013) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Network DVD (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Network DVD (2017) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Old Gold Media (2024) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Old Gold Media (2024) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- CEL Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Gaumont-Columbia-RCA (GCR) (1989) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Lorimar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Opening (2008) (France) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2022) (France) (tv) (16/9 cropped HD remastered)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Talking Pictures TV (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Vestron Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
Plot Summary |
During the latter half of 1888, a notorious serial killer nicknamed Jack the Ripper terrorises the East End of London by murdering prostitutes in a terribly violent way. Public outrage follows. Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline is assigned to the case, but finds that it is not just a simple murder enquiry. Based on a real-life event, this movie claims to have had access to top secret Home Office files and believe that their ending is the correct solution to the age old mystery.
Written by Rhino |
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Taglines | The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer. See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | After Mary Jane Kelly's murder, there is a scene where Abberline hands Gull a photo of her body. That photo is an actual crime scene photo of the real Mary Jane Kelly. See more » |
Goofs | Mary Jane Kelly is shown singing a song shortly before Jack the Ripper enters her room. The song she is singing is not the song she was reported as having sung on the night of her murder, "A Violet From Mother's Grave." See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989). See more » |
Soundtracks | Beautifiul Dreamer See more » |
Quotes |
[Chief Superintendent Arnold is complaining to Abberline about the press reports]
Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline: I'm not responsible for the papers! DCS Arnold: No, you're responsible to me! And I want this case closed, Inspector! Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline: Yes, and why is that, Chief Superintendent? Mary Nicholls was a shilling whore. She wasn't killed for money, she didn't have any, her neighbours don't remember any enemies, and according to the doctor, she wasn't even sexually assaulted, yet somebody tore her to pieces in the streets! DCS Arnold: So find him. Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline: Do you want the killer, or will anybody do? See more » |