Shadow of the Ripper
Synopsis
Jack the Ripper was a prince, a pauper, a mason, a madman... A host of more and more bizarre theories have surrounded the unexplained killings in Whitechapel since they hit the headlines in 1888. This film dispels the grisly fiction, revealing for the first time the true contents of the police and Home Office files on the case, drawing on the expertise of historians and of those who have encountered today's killers - on the street or behind bars.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Triffitt
- Original Title
- Shadow of the Ripper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Triffitt
Steve Ronay, Roy Davies
Department Leadership Roster
John Triffitt
Director
Steve Ronay
Editor
Roy Davies
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Shadow of the Ripper about?
Jack the Ripper was a prince, a pauper, a mason, a madman... A host of more and more bizarre theories have surrounded the unexplained killings in Whitechapel since they hit the headlines in 1888. This film dispels the grisly fiction, revealing for the first time the true contents of the police and Home Office files on the case, drawing on the expertise of historians and of those who have encountered today's killers - on the street or behind bars.
Who directed Shadow of the Ripper?
Shadow of the Ripper was directed by John Triffitt.
Who stars in Shadow of the Ripper?
The principal cast of Shadow of the Ripper includes Christopher Frayling, Martin Fido, William Waddell, Judith Walkowitz.
When was Shadow of the Ripper released and how long is it?
Shadow of the Ripper was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of the Ripper?
Shadow of the Ripper holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).