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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
1980· 3h 0m· Mystery· Thriller· Tv-movie
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.
1980-03-30
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Davies
WriterPat Sandys
ProducerJack Williams
Director of PhotographyMike Humphreys
Original Music ComposerJoseph Horovitz
EditorRay Helm
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Details
Released1980-03-30
Runtime3h 0m
StatusReleased
StudiosLWT · ITV
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.7/10 · 18 votes
Original languageen
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