Missing Persons (1990)
The debut of the popular sleuth
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.
Director: Derek Bennett
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 30, 1990
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- David Cook (Screenplay)
- David Cook (Novel)
Music: David Snell
Cinematography: Peter Jackson
Editing: David Aspinall
Production: Yorkshire Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
northern england, amateur detective, retirement, missing person, female private detective
More Films by Director: Derek Bennett
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Missing Persons stars Patricia Routledge, Tony Melody, Jimmy Jewel, Jean Heywood, Gary Waldhorn, Gary Halliday.
- How long is Missing Persons?
- Missing Persons has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Missing Persons?
- Missing Persons is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Missing Persons produced?
- Missing Persons was produced in United Kingdom.