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Jack the Ripper

In the midst of a gruesome murder spree in London's Whitechapel district, a seasoned American detective is summoned to collaborate with Scotland Yard in a desperate bid to capture the notorious killer.

In Victorian London, 1888, a serial killer is terrorizing the streets as Scotland Yard Inspector O'Neill enlists the help of his friend, New York City detective Sam Lowry, to catch the culprit. Amidst the chaos, Sam becomes entangled with Anne Ford, a forward-thinking woman, but her guardian, Dr. Tranter, disapproves of their relationship. As the body count rises, the police race against time to apprehend the killer before the public takes matters into their own hands.

Info about Jack the Ripper

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.

Originally Released: United States, May 28, 1959

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Crime, Mystery, Thriller, History, Drama