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Missing Persons

1990-05-30 · 104 min · ★ 4.0

Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Derek Bennett
Production companies
Yorkshire Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patricia RoutledgePatricia RoutledgeHetty Wainthrop
Tony MelodyTony MelodyRobert Wainthrop
Jimmy JewelJimmy JewelFrank Cross
Jean HeywoodJean HeywoodEdith Cross
Gary WaldhornGary WaldhornBernard Shawcrose
Gary HallidayGary HallidayGeoffrey Shawcross
Ram John HolderRam John HolderChalky White
Jean KentJean KentPhillida Meadowhite
Janet AllenMrs. Lilium
Andrew PaulAndrew PaulPhotographer
Jenna RussellJenna RussellJan
Julie FoyMadge
Cathy UnderwoodBeryl Lilium
Matthew C. VaughanMatthew C. VaughanHairdresser
Nigel CollinsBetting Shop Manager
Fran O'SheaBetting Shop Assistant
Maureen LuntP.C. Alice
Rosemary HirstMyra
Emma Garner-ClarkeSheila
Deborah FairfaxDeborah FairfaxTV Interviewer

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