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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

19803hJohn Davies,Tony Wharmby
IMDb 7.0

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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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Based On Novel Or BookMurder Mystery

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What is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980) about?

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…

Who stars in Why Didn't They Ask Evans??

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? stars Francesca Annis (Lady Frances Derwent), John Gielgud (Reverend Jones), Bernard Miles (Dr. Thomas), Eric Porter (Dr. Nicholson), Leigh Lawson (Roger Bassington-ffrench). The film was directed by John Davies.

How long is Why Didn't They Ask Evans??

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1980.

Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? worth watching?

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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