Jack the Ripper 1988

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Jack the Ripper ★★★ 1988

Another retelling of the life of the legendary serial killer. Caine is the Scotland Yard inspector who tracks down the murderer. Ending is based on recent evidence found by director/cowriter Wickes. Extremely well done TV film. 200m/C VHS . Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Ray McNally, Susan George, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins, Ken Bones; D: David Wickes; W: David Wickes. TV