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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

1980

180 minutes

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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.

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Francesca Annis headshot

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent

John Gielgud headshot

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones

Bernard Miles headshot

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas

Eric Porter headshot

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson

Leigh Lawson headshot

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench

Madeline Smith headshot

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson

Connie Booth headshot

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

Joan Hickson headshot

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Rivington

Lynda La Plante headshot

Lynda La Plante

Mrs. Roberts

James Warwick headshot

James Warwick

Bobby Jones

Doris Hare headshot

Doris Hare

Rose Pratt

James Cossins headshot

James Cossins

Henry Bassington-ffrench

Robert Longden headshot

Robert Longden

Badger Beadon

Roland Davies headshot

Roland Davies

Dr. George Arbuthnot