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Jack the Ripper (TV Miniseries)

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Original title

Jack the Ripper

Year

1988

Running time

182 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

David Wickes

Screenwriter

David Wickes, Derek Marlowe

Cast

Music

John Cameron

Cinematography

Alan Hume

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-United States;

Thames Television, Lorimar Television, Euston Films. Broadcast by: CBS

Genre

TV Series. Mystery | TV Miniseries. Serial Killers. 19th Century

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Jack the Ripper

Synopsis

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. 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 film 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.

Awards: 1989: Emmy: Best Hairstyling. Nominated for Best Supp. Actor (Assante)

1988: Golden Globes: Best Actor in Mini Series (Michael Caine). 3 Nominations

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Jack the Ripper (TV Miniseries)

1988

David Wickes

7.0

(1,206)