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1980•180 min•Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? a Hit or Flop?

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Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? worth watching? With a rating of 6.6/10, this Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Francesca Annis
Francesca AnnisLady Frances Derwent
John Gielgud
John GielgudReverend Jones
Bernard Miles
Bernard MilesDr. Thomas
Eric Porter
Eric PorterDr. Nicholson
Leigh Lawson
Leigh LawsonRoger Bassington-ffrench
James Warwick
James WarwickBobby Jones
Madeline Smith
Madeline SmithMoira Nicholson
Connie Booth
Connie BoothSylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan Hickson
Joan HicksonMrs. Rivington
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La PlanteMrs. Roberts

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Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? worth watching?

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? has received mixed reviews with a 6.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery movies.

Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? hit or flop?

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Why Didn't They Ask Evans??

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is a Thriller, TV Movie, Mystery movie that 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 myst...

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