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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

1980
Directed byJohn Davies
3h 0m

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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Francesca AnnisLady Frances DerwentJohn GielgudReverend Jones
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Bernard Miles
Dr. Thomas
Eric PorterDr. Nicholson
Leigh LawsonRoger Bassington-ffrench
James WarwickBobby Jones
Madeline SmithMoira Nicholson
Connie BoothSylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan HicksonMrs. Rivington
Lynda La PlanteMrs. Roberts
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GENRES
ThrillerTV MovieMystery
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.6

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