Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1981)

  • NR
  • 05/21/1981 (US)
  • Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery
  • 3h

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.

John Davies

Director

Tony Wharmby

Director

Agatha Christie

Novel

Pat Sandys

Writer

Cast

Francesca Annis's headshot

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones
Bernard Miles's headshot

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas
Eric Porter's headshot

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson
Leigh Lawson's headshot

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench
James Warwick's headshot

James Warwick

Bobby Jones
Madeline Smith's headshot

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson
Connie Booth's headshot

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

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