

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
180 min
Release Date
1980-03-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
15
Vote Average
6.4
Francesca Annis
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James Warwick
Bobby Jones
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Connie Booth
Sylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan Hickson
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Lynda La Plante
Mrs. Roberts
Doris Hare
Rose Pratt
James Cossins
Henry Bassington-ffrench
Robert Longden
Badger Beadon
Roland Davies
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