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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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jack the ripper
murder of prostitute
victorian england
serial killer
true crime
crime spree
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Questions about Shadow of the Ripper
How long is Shadow of the Ripper?
Shadow of the Ripper has a runtime of 50m ( and 50 minutes).
Who directed Shadow of the Ripper?
Shadow of the Ripper was directed by John Triffitt and released in 1988.
What genre is Shadow of the Ripper?
Shadow of the Ripper is a Documentary, History film (1988).
Who stars in Shadow of the Ripper?
The cast of Shadow of the Ripper includes Christopher Frayling, Martin Fido, William Waddell, Judith Walkowitz.
