The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Synopsis
When her doctor recommends that a widow pursue her unfulfilled life ambitions, he doesn't realize that she has always wanted to be a spy. Sending a letter to her congressman gets her an interview with the CIA and accidentally gets her an assignment to Morocco for a supposed easy task of picking up an encrypted code book. When the agency realizes their mistake, they send a super-agent to watch over her. Both are taken prisoner and the real agent is injured, leaving Mrs. Pollifax to use her considerable wits to help them escape and to save the day.
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Angela Lansbury
Emily Pollifax
Thomas Ian Griffith
Jack Farrell
Ed Bishop
Carstairs
Paul Birchard
Bishop
Michelle Read
Alice
Tommy O'Neill
Franz
Paul Kennedy
Hans
Joseph Long
Aleksei Yagoda
Gerry O'Brien
Haggarty
John Light
Robin Hughes-Wright
Todd Boyce
Mason
Patricia Martin
Lady Palisibury
Daisy Donovan
Alexandra
Robert Boyd
Baron Von Roelen
Jacqueline Pearce
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Pullen Shaw
- Original Title
- The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Corymore Productions, Michele Brustin Productions, Scripps Howard Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Pullen Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Pullen Shaw
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax about?
When her doctor recommends that a widow pursue her unfulfilled life ambitions, he doesn't realize that she has always wanted to be a spy. Sending a letter to her congressman gets her an interview with the CIA and accidentally gets her an assignment to Morocco for a supposed easy task of picking up an encrypted code book. When the agency realizes their mistake, they send a super-agent to watch over her. Both are taken prisoner and the real agent is injured, leaving Mrs. Pollifax to use her considerable wits to help them escape and to save the day.
Who directed The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax was directed by Anthony Pullen Shaw.
Who stars in The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?
The principal cast of The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax includes Angela Lansbury, Thomas Ian Griffith, Ed Bishop, Paul Birchard, Michelle Read.
When was The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax released and how long is it?
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.