Why Didn't They Ask Evans? 43 years old

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

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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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? Cast

Name Character
Leigh Lawson He was 35, now 78 years old as Roger Bassington-ffrench
John Gielgud He was 77, 96 years old when he died as Reverend Jones
Francesca Annis She was 37, now 79 years old as Lady Frances Derwent
Bernard Miles He was 73, 83 years old when he died as Dr. Thomas
Connie Booth She was 37, now 80 years old as Sylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan Hickson She was 74, 92 years old when she died as Mrs. Rivington
Eric Porter He was 53, 67 years old when he died as Dr. Nicholson
Madeline Smith She was 31, now 74 years old as Moira Nicholson
Lynda La Plante She was 38, now 81 years old as Mrs. Roberts
James Warwick He was 33, 35 years old when he died as Bobby Jones

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? Crew

Name Department
Agatha Christie as Novel. She was 90 (85) years old when She died Writing
John Davies as Director. He was 46 (83) years old when He died Directing
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (43 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 30, 1980
  • Runtime: 180 minutes