Jack the Ripper (1959)
3.2 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 24min
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- Synopsis:
- In 1888, Jack the Ripper is on his killing spree. Scotland Yard Inspector O'Neill (Eddie Byrne) is pleased to welcome to London his old friend Sam Lowry (Lee Patterson), a New York City detective who has come to visit him and is only too happy to help out with the case. Sam becomes attracted to Anne Ford (Betty McDowall), a modern woman for the age, but her guardian, Dr. Tranter (John Le Mesurier) doesn't quite approve. The good doctor also seems to be out when the Ripper murders occur. As the population edge ever loser to taking the law into their own hands, the police slowly close in the killer.
- Actors:
- Lee Patterson, Eddie Byrne, Betty McDowall, Ewen Solon, John Le Mesurier, George Rose, Philip Leaver, Barbara Burke, Anne Sharp, Denis Shaw, Endre Muller, Esma Cannon, George Woodbridge, Bill Shine, Marianne Stone, Garard Green, Jack Allen, Jane Taylor, Dorinda Stevens, Hal Osmond
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Horror, Thrillers
