Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)

03/30/1980 (GB) • 3h

Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery

Overview

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

Top Billed Cast

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench

James Warwick

Bobby Jones

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Rivington


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

murder mystery

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