Thriller ·TV Movie ·Mystery · United Kingdom · 1980 · 3h 0m

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

Director

Cast

Francesca Annis as Lady Frances Derwent John Gielgud as Reverend Jones Bernard Miles as Dr. Thomas Eric Porter as Dr. Nicholson Leigh Lawson as Roger Bassington-ffrench James Warwick as Bobby Jones

Crew

Mike Humphreys — Director of Photography Ray Helm — Editor Joseph Horovitz — Original Music Composer Pat Sandys — Writer Agatha Christie — Novel Jack Williams — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book murder mystery

Key Collaborators

John Davies Director Tony Wharmby Director Mike Humphreys Director of Photography Ray Helm Editor Joseph Horovitz Original Music Composer Pat Sandys Writer Agatha Christie Novel Jack Williams Producer Bryan Bagge Production Design Frank Nerini Production Design Penny Lowe Costume Design

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