Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)
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.
- Released
- 1980-03-30
- Genres
- Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery
- Runtime
- 180 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- John Davies, Tony Wharmby
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 from 18 votes
Cast
- Francesca Annis as Lady Frances Derwent
- John Gielgud as Reverend Jones
- Bernard Miles as Dr. Thomas
- Eric Porter as Dr. Nicholson
- Leigh Lawson as Roger Bassington-ffrench
- James Warwick as Bobby Jones
- Madeline Smith as Moira Nicholson
- Connie Booth as Sylva Bassington-ffrench
- Joan Hickson as Mrs. Rivington
- Lynda La Plante as Mrs. Roberts
- Doris Hare as Rose Pratt
- James Cossins as Henry Bassington-ffrench
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