Inspector Frederick Abberline (played by Michael Caine) is a protagonist in Jack the Ripper.
Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard assigned to investigate the brutal murders of prostitutes in London's East End. He works alongside Sergeant Godley, faces political pressure, and ultimately uncovers the truth behind the Jack the Ripper killings despite hindrance from his superiors. Emma (played by Jane Seymour) is a protagonist in Jack the Ripper.
Sergeant George Godley (played by Lewis Collins) appears in Jack the Ripper.
Sergeant and partner to Chief Inspector Abberline. He assists in the investigation of the East End murders and faces significant obstacles alongside his superior while searching for the truth. Richard Mansfield (played by Armand Assante) appears in Jack the Ripper.
American actor performing in London when the murders occur. He is considered one of the primary suspects by the police due to his public profile and the nature of the crimes. Sergeant Kerby (played by Peter Armitage) appears in Jack the Ripper.
Mary Jane Kelly (played by Lysette Anthony) appears in Jack the Ripper.
Sir Charles Warren (played by Hugh Fraser) appears in Jack the Ripper.
P.C. Watkins (played by John Fletcher) appears in Jack the Ripper.
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Characters
Inspector Frederick Abberline
(played by Michael Caine) — protagonist
Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard assigned to investigate the brutal murders of prostitutes in London's East End. He works alongside Sergeant Godley, faces political pressure, and ultimately uncovers t...
Emma
(played by Jane Seymour) — protagonist
Sergeant George Godley
(played by Lewis Collins) — supporting
Sergeant and partner to Chief Inspector Abberline. He assists in the investigation of the East End murders and faces significant obstacles alongside his superior while searching for the truth.
Richard Mansfield
(played by Armand Assante) — supporting
American actor performing in London when the murders occur. He is considered one of the primary suspects by the police due to his public profile and the nature of the crimes.
Sergeant Kerby
(played by Peter Armitage) — supporting
Mary Jane Kelly
(played by Lysette Anthony) — supporting
Sir Charles Warren
(played by Hugh Fraser) — minor
P.C. Watkins
(played by John Fletcher) — minor
Isenschmid
(played by John Dair) — minor
Robert James Lees
(played by Ken Bones) — minor
CopyBoy
(played by Desmond Askew) — minor
Sir William Gull
(played by Ray McAnally) — minor
Assistant Commissioner
(played by Denys Hawthorne) — minor
Bowyer
(played by David Ryall) — minor
George Lusk
(played by Michael Gothard) — supporting
A socialist agitator identified as a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. His political activities and public presence make him a person of interest during the investigation.
Catherine Eddowes
(played by Susan George) — minor
Rodman
(played by Roger Ashton-Griffiths) — minor
O'Connor
(played by T. P. McKenna) — supporting
Beggar
(played by Christopher Fulford) — supporting
Dr. Acland
(played by Richard Morant) — supporting
Son-in-law of Royal Surgeon Sir William Gull and an expert on brain diseases. He is investigated as a suspect due to his medical knowledge and family connections.
Story Analysis
A single-season investigation that dismantles the Ripper myth by exposing a copycat killer motivated by underground pornography and snuff film notoriety.
Plot Progression
Season 1: The Copycat Deception
Season 1: Shadows of Whitechapel
Season 1: The Snuff Film Trail
Season 1: Unmasking the Impostor
Jack the Ripper (1988) · 7/10 · crime, drama, mystery
