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Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Overview
On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
58 min
Release Date
2007-05-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Gemma Jones
Mrs De Ropp
Ben Daniels
Saki
Thomas Byrne
Cyril
Bill Milner
Nicholas
Samuel Honywood
Conradin
Julia Joyce
Jane
Madeleine Williams
Enid
Andrew Byrne
Bobby
Jenny Livsey
Maid
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