Jack the Ripper
Seen it?1988 | 1 seasons | Drama, Mystery, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Luther or Dexter, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy and 2 more Golden Globes.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
- Michael CaineInspector Frederick Abberline
- Jane SeymourEmma
- Lewis CollinsSergeant George Godley
- Armand AssanteRichard Mansfield
- Lysette AnthonyMary Jane Kelly
- Michael GothardGeorge Lusk
- T. P. McKennaO'Connor
- Richard MorantDr. Acland
- Christopher FulfordBeggar
- Harry AndrewsCoroner Wynne Baxter