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Jack the Ripper
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Jack the Ripper

1988-10-11 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

Drama · Mystery · Crime

Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.

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Creators
Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
Production companies
Thames Television, Euston Films
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineInspector Frederick Abberline
Jane SeymourJane SeymourEmma
Lewis CollinsLewis CollinsSergeant George Godley
Armand AssanteArmand AssanteRichard Mansfield
Lysette AnthonyLysette AnthonyMary Jane Kelly
Michael GothardMichael GothardGeorge Lusk
T. P. McKennaT. P. McKennaO'Connor
Richard MorantRichard MorantDr. Acland
Christopher FulfordChristopher FulfordBeggar
Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsCoroner Wynne Baxter
Peter ArmitagePeter ArmitageSergeant Kerby
Hugh FraserHugh FraserSir Charles Warren
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsRodman
Desmond AskewDesmond AskewCopyBoy
Ray McAnallyRay McAnallySir William Gull
Susan GeorgeSusan GeorgeCatherine Eddowes
Ken BonesKen BonesRobert James Lees
David RyallDavid RyallBowyer
John DairIsenschmid
John FletcherP.C. Watkins

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