Missing Persons
“The debut of the popular sleuth”
Synopsis
During a visit to childhood friend Edith, retired housewife Hetty Wainthropp discovers that Edith's husband, Frank, has a son by a previous marriage. Hetty decides to turn amateur detective to trace him. When this gives her a taste for detection, Hetty decides to set up a private detective agency.
Top Cast
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Patricia Routledge
Hetty Wainthrop
Tony Melody
Robert Wainthrop
Jimmy Jewel
Frank Cross
Jean Heywood
Edith Cross
Gary Waldhorn
Bernard Shawcrose
Gary Halliday
Geoffrey Shawcross
Ram John Holder
Chalky White
Jean Kent
Phillida Meadowhite
Janet Allen
Mrs. Lilium
Andrew Paul
Photographer
Jenna Russell
Jan
Julie Foy
Madge
Cathy Underwood
Beryl Lilium
Matthew C. Vaughan
Hairdresser
Nigel Collins
Betting Shop Manager
Fran O'Shea
Betting Shop Assistant
Maureen Lunt
P.C. Alice
Rosemary Hirst
Myra
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cook
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Missing Persons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Yorkshire Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Bennett
David Cook
David Snell
Peter Jackson
David Aspinall
Derek Bennett, Keith Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Bennett
Producer
David Cook
Screenplay
Peter Jackson
Director of Photography
Ian Fisher
Production Design
David Aspinall
Editor
Derek Bennett
Director
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Persons
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What is Missing Persons about?
During a visit to childhood friend Edith, retired housewife Hetty Wainthropp discovers that Edith's husband, Frank, has a son by a previous marriage. Hetty decides to turn amateur detective to trace him. When this gives her a taste for detection, Hetty decides to set up a private detective agency.
Who directed Missing Persons?
Missing Persons was directed by Derek Bennett.
Who stars in Missing Persons?
The principal cast of Missing Persons includes Patricia Routledge, Tony Melody, Jimmy Jewel, Jean Heywood, Gary Waldhorn.
When was Missing Persons released and how long is it?
Missing Persons was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Missing Persons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Missing Persons was composed by David Snell.
Is Missing Persons based on a book or true story?
Missing Persons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Cook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Missing Persons?
Missing Persons holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).