Shadow of the Ripper (1988)
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.
Director: John Triffitt
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 7, 1988
Cast
Editing: Roy Davies, Steve Ronay
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jack the ripper, murder of prostitute, victorian england, serial killer, true crime, crime spree
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Shadow of the Ripper stars Christopher Frayling, Martin Fido, William Waddell, Judith Walkowitz.
- How long is Shadow of the Ripper?
- Shadow of the Ripper has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Shadow of the Ripper?
- Shadow of the Ripper is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Shadow of the Ripper produced?
- Shadow of the Ripper was produced in United Kingdom.