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.
- Date of release
- 1980-03-30
- TMDB
- 6.7 / 10 (18)
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Genres
- Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery
- Director
- John Davies, Tony Wharmby
Casting
- 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
- Lynda La Plante — Mrs. Roberts
- Doris Hare — Rose Pratt
- James Cossins — Henry Bassington-ffrench
Interesting facts
- Based on: Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
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