Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

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.

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Release date

30 Mar 1980

Runtime

3 h

• TMDB 6.7

Genres

• Thriller
• TV Movie
• Mystery

Director

JDJohn DaviesTony Wharmby

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Francesca Annisas Lady Frances DerwentJohn Gielgudas Reverend JonesBernard Milesas Dr. ThomasEric Porteras Dr. NicholsonLeigh Lawsonas Roger Bassington-ffrenchJames Warwickas Bobby JonesMadeline Smithas Moira NicholsonConnie Boothas Sylva Bassington-ffrenchJoan Hicksonas Mrs. RivingtonLynda La Planteas Mrs. Roberts

Writers

PSPat Sandys

Composer

JHJoseph Horovitz

Cinematography

MHMike Humphreys

Studios

LWTITV

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