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7.0118 votes1988NREndedDramaMysteryCrime
Synopsis
“The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.”
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. Episode 1Now viewing1988-10-111h 36m5.0In the early hours of Friday morning, August 31st 1888 a penniless prostitute was slaughtered on a London Street. Her name was Mary Ann Nichols. With the death of this one woman began a reign of terror so horrifying that the world remembers it still.
2. Episode 21988-10-181h 34m5.7In the autumn of 1888 London's huge metropolis was gripped by fear. On the teeming streets of Whitechapel women were being torn to pieces by a killer who vanished in the shadows time after time. So terrible was the savagery, that the world remembers it still.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Jane Seymour
Emma
Lewis Collins
Sergeant George Godley
Armand Assante
Richard Mansfield
Lysette Anthony
Mary Jane Kelly
Michael Gothard
George Lusk
T. P. McKenna
O'Connor
Richard Morant
Dr. Acland
Christopher Fulford
Beggar
Harry Andrews
Coroner Wynne Baxter
Peter Armitage
Sergeant Kerby
Hugh Fraser
Sir Charles Warren
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Rodman
Desmond Askew
CopyBoy
Ray McAnally
Sir William Gull
Susan George
Catherine Eddowes
Ken Bones
Robert James Lees
David Ryall
Bowyer
No photo John Dair
Isenschmid
No photo John Fletcher
P.C. Watkins
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack the Ripper available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Jack the Ripper have?
Jack the Ripper has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did Jack the Ripper first air?
Jack the Ripper first aired in 1988.
Is Jack the Ripper still running?
Jack the Ripper's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Jack the Ripper?
Jack the Ripper is classified as Drama, Mystery, Crime.