United Kingdom / Mar 30, 1980
3h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Connie Booth | Sylva Bassington-ffrench |
| Joan Hickson | Mrs. Rivington |
| Lynda La Plante | Mrs. Roberts |
| Doris Hare | Rose Pratt |
| James Cossins | Henry Bassington-ffrench |
| Robert Longden | Badger Beadon |
| Roland Davies | Dr. George Arbuthnot |
Genres
ThrillerTV MovieMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Why Didn't They Ask Evans? |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | LWT, ITV |
| Release date | 30 marzo 1980 |
| Executive producer | Tony Wharmby |
| Production | Jack Williams |
| Writer | Agatha Christie, Pat Sandys |
| Casting | Corinne Rodriguez |
| Editing | Ray Helm |
| Cinematography | Mike Humphreys |
| Assistant directors | John Davies, Tony Wharmby |
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| Camera operators | Mike Humphreys |
| Additional photography | Mike Humphreys |
| Production design | Bryan Bagge, Frank Nerini |
| Art direction | Bryan Bagge, Frank Nerini |
| Set decoration | Bryan Bagge, Frank Nerini |
| Music | Joseph Horovitz, Alan Mills |
| Sound | Joseph Horovitz, Alan Mills |
| Costume design | Penny Lowe, Pauline Green |
| Makeup | Pauline Green, Penny Lowe |
| Hairstyling | Penny Lowe, Pauline Green |
Release dates
TV
United States / May 21, 1981
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