Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
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.
Top Cast
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Francesca Annis
Lady Frances Derwent
John Gielgud
Reverend Jones
Bernard Miles
Dr. Thomas
Eric Porter
Dr. Nicholson
Leigh Lawson
Roger Bassington-ffrench
James Warwick
Bobby Jones
Madeline Smith
Moira Nicholson
Connie Booth
Sylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Rivington
Lynda La Plante
Mrs. Roberts
Doris Hare
Rose Pratt
James Cossins
Henry Bassington-ffrench
Robert Longden
Badger Beadon
Roland Davies
Dr. George Arbuthnot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Davies, Tony Wharmby
- Screenplay & Story
- Agatha Christie, Pat Sandys
- Original Score
- Joseph Horovitz
- Original Title
- Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- LWT, ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Davies, Tony Wharmby
Agatha Christie, Pat Sandys
Joseph Horovitz
Mike Humphreys
Ray Helm
Tony Wharmby, Jack Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John Davies
Director
Tony Wharmby
Director
Pat Sandys
Writer
Jack Williams
Producer
Joseph Horovitz
Original Music Composer
Mike Humphreys
Director of Photography
Ray Helm
Editor
Bryan Bagge
Production Design
Frank Nerini
Production Design
Penny Lowe
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why Didn't They Ask Evans?.
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What is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? about?
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.
Who directed Why Didn't They Ask Evans??
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? was directed by John Davies, Tony Wharmby.
Who stars in Why Didn't They Ask Evans??
The principal cast of Why Didn't They Ask Evans? includes Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, Bernard Miles, Eric Porter, Leigh Lawson.
When was Why Didn't They Ask Evans? released and how long is it?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Didn't They Ask Evans??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Didn't They Ask Evans? was composed by Joseph Horovitz.
Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? based on a book or true story?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".