Whinfrey's Last Case (1979)
In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party. The British arrive and arrest them, believing that Whinfrey deliberately planned everything - though it is apparent that he did not.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: October 10, 1979
Cast
- Michael Palin - Gerald Whinfrey
- Maria Aitken - Mrs. Otway
- Edward Hardwicke - Mr. Girton
- Antony Carrick - Admiral Jefferson
- Richard Hurndall - Carne
- Jack May - General Chapman
- Ann Way - Old Lady (Lotte)
- Gerald Sim - Lord Raglin
- Charles McKeown - Mr. Ferris
- Roy Sampson - Army Captain
Screenplay
Editing: Glenn Hyde
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan J.W. Bell
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whinfrey's Last Case about?
- In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party. The British arrive and arrest them, believing that Whinfrey deliberately planned everything - though it is apparent that he did not.
- Who directed Whinfrey's Last Case?
- Whinfrey's Last Case was directed by Alan J.W. Bell.
- Who stars in Whinfrey's Last Case?
- Whinfrey's Last Case stars Michael Palin, Maria Aitken, Edward Hardwicke, Antony Carrick, Richard Hurndall, Jack May.
- How long is Whinfrey's Last Case?
- Whinfrey's Last Case has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is Whinfrey's Last Case?
- Whinfrey's Last Case is a Comedy film.
- Where was Whinfrey's Last Case produced?
- Whinfrey's Last Case was produced in United Kingdom.