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  • Jack the Ripper (1988–1988)
  • TV-PG
    TV Mini-series | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jack the Ripper (1988–1988)
TV-PG
TV Mini-series | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In Victorian-era London, Scotland Yard Police Inspector Frederick Abberline battles his drinking problem while he investigates the Jack the Ripper murders and discovers a conspiracy that leads all the way up to the Queen.
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Derek Marlowe (written by) | David Wickes (written by)
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Updated Oct 11, 1988

Release date (First episode)
Oct 21, 1988 (United States)

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Cast

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61 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Michael Caine
Inspector Frederick Abberline Inspector Frederick Abberline   See fewer
2
Armand Assante
Richard Mansfield Richard Mansfield   See fewer
2
Ray McAnally
Sir William Gull Sir William Gull   See fewer
2
Lewis Collins
Sergeant George Godley Sergeant George Godley   See fewer
2
Ken Bones
Robert James Lees Robert James Lees   See fewer
2
Susan George
Catherine Eddowes Catherine Eddowes   See fewer
2
2
Harry Andrews
Coroner Wynne Baxter Coroner Wynne Baxter   See fewer
2
Lysette Anthony
Mary Jane Kelly Mary Jane Kelly   See fewer
2
2
Peter Armitage
Sergeant Kerby Sergeant Kerby   See fewer
2
Desmond Askew
Copy Boy Copy Boy   See fewer
2
Trevor Baxter
Lanyon Lanyon   See fewer
2
Mike Carnell
Newsvendor Newsvendor   See fewer
2
Ann Castle
Lady Gull Lady Gull   See fewer
2
Deirdre Costello
Annie Chapman Annie Chapman   See fewer
2
Jon Croft
Mr. Thackeray Mr. Thackeray   See fewer
2
Angela Crow
Liz Stride Liz Stride   See fewer
2
Kelly Cryer
Annette Annette   See fewer
2
Marc Culwick
Prince Albert Victor Prince Albert Victor   See fewer
2
John Dair
Isenschmid Isenschmid   See fewer
2
Roy Evans
Doorkeeper Doorkeeper   See fewer
2
John Fletcher
P.C. Watkins P.C. Watkins   See fewer
2
2
Hugh Fraser
Sir Charles Warren Sir Charles Warren   See fewer
2
Martin Friend
Newsvendor Newsvendor   See fewer
2
Christopher Fulford
Beggar / Sergeant Brent Beggar / Sergeant Brent   See fewer
2
Michael Gothard
George Lusk George Lusk   See fewer
2
2
Ricci Harnett
Pickpocket Pickpocket   See fewer
2
Ronald Hines
Henry Matthews Henry Matthews   See fewer
2
Denys Hawthorne
Assistant Commissioner Assistant Commissioner   See fewer
2
Michael Hughes
Dr. Llewellyn Dr. Llewellyn   See fewer
2
Peter Hughes
Mr. Paulson Mr. Paulson   See fewer
2
Frank Jarvis
1st Passer by 1st Passer by   See fewer
2
Edward Judd
DCS Arnold DCS Arnold   See fewer
2
Gertan Klauber
Diemschutz Diemschutz   See fewer
2
Jon Laurimore
Inspector Spratling Inspector Spratling   See fewer
2
Mike Lewin
Duty Guard Duty Guard   See fewer
2
Rod Lewis
Mortician Mortician   See fewer
2
Gary Love
Derek Derek   See fewer
2
George Malpas
Old Man Old Man   See fewer
2
Eric Mason
Publican Publican   See fewer
2
Bernadette Milnes
Woman in Doorway Woman in Doorway   See fewer
2
Jonathan Moore
Benjamin Bates Benjamin Bates   See fewer
2
Richard Morant
Dr. Acland Dr. Acland   See fewer
2
T.P. McKenna
O'Connor O'Connor   See fewer
2
John Normington
Dresser Dresser   See fewer
2
2
Sandra Payne
Mrs. Acland Mrs. Acland   See fewer
2
Neville Phillips
Cabinet Secretary Cabinet Secretary   See fewer
2
Iain Rattray
Tough Cop Tough Cop   See fewer
2
David Ryall
Bowyer Bowyer   See fewer
2
2
Gerald Sim
Dr. Bagster Phillips Dr. Bagster Phillips   See fewer
2
George Sweeney
John Netley John Netley   See fewer
2
David Swift
Lord Salisbury Lord Salisbury   See fewer
2
Norman Warwick
Richardson Richardson   See fewer
2
Brian Weske
Porter Porter   See fewer
2
Patrick Allen
Narrator (uncredited) Narrator (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Michael Jayston
Narrator (uncredited) Narrator (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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