The Ripper Movie Review 1997

Yet another version of the Jack the Ripper saga. In 1888 London, ambitious Scotland Yard inspector Jim Hansen (Bergin) is investigating the murders of several East End prostitutes. Clues direct him to a member of the nobility, in fact, Queen Victoria's grandson, Prince Edward (West), but pursuing his inquiries could lead to the end of Hansen's career.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 100 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Jack the Ripper, London, Period Piece: 19th Century, Historical Detectives, Royalty, British, Oldest Profession

Screenplay

Robert Rodat

Cast

Patrick Bergin, Gabrielle Anwar, Michael York, Samuel West, Essie Davis, Olivia Hamnett

Cinematography

Martin McGrath

Director

Janet Meyers

Music

Mason Daring

Producer

Mark Gordon, Gary Levinsohn, Mutual Film Corporation