The Secret Adversary
Brief Synopsis
Read More
Adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel about Thomas and Prudence Beresford -- otherwise known as Tommy and Tuppence -- the "partners in crime." When Thomas Beresford is wounded in battle during World War I, Prudence Crowley nurses him back to health. Back in England, they decide to go into business t
Cast & Crew
Read More
Tony Wharmby
Director
John Fraser
Kramenin
Joseph Brady
Vincent Price
Mike Elles
Gavan O'herlihy
Film Details
Also Known As
Mystery! (01/22/87), Secret Adversary
Genre
Period
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel about Thomas and Prudence Beresford -- otherwise known as Tommy and Tuppence -- the "partners in crime." When Thomas Beresford is wounded in battle during World War I, Prudence Crowley nurses him back to health. Back in England, they decide to go into business together. Their first job involves them in espionage, political intrigue, and a plot to overthrow the British government. As a result of their work, their firm, The Young Adventurers, Ltd., becomes the hottest investigating agency in London. The couple ultimately celebrate their success by getting married.
Director
Tony Wharmby
Director
Cast
John Fraser
Kramenin
Joseph Brady
Vincent Price
Mike Elles
Gavan O'herlihy
Alec Mccowen
Roger Ostime
Toria Fuller
James Warwick
George Baker
Nicholas Geake
James Walker
Donald Houston
Gabrielle Blunt
Peter Lovstrom
Matthew Scurfield
Reece Dinsdale
Wolf Kahler
Francesca Annis
Phyllida Hewat
Steve Fletcher
Peter Barkworth
Holly Watson
Norman Hartley
Simon Watkins
Honor Blackman
Crew
Bryan Bagge
Production Designer
Peter Bloxham
Production
Pauline Boulton
Makeup Supervisor
Bill Challoner
Assistant Director
Philip Chambers
Stage Manager
Agatha Christie
Source Material (From Novel)
Tony Cridlin
Grip
Len Crouch
Props
James Dillon
Production Designer
Rebecca Eaton
Executive Producer
Ron Fry
Associate Producer
Edward Gorey
Titles
Geoff Harrison
Camera Operator
Ray Helm
Editor
Joseph Horovitz
Music
Mike Humphreys
Director Of Photography
Brian Kelly
Researcher
Mickey Lennon
Props
Penny Lowe
Costume Designer
Billy Malone
Other
Patrick Mcconnell
Assistant Editor
Charlie Mcfadden
Boom Operator
Peter Mckay
Production Manager
Reg Mills
Sound Recordist
Lynda Ostermeyer
Production Assistant
Lynda Ostermeyer
Continuity
Tony Otero
Wardrobe
Anne Parsons
Editor
Graeme Perry
Assistant Director
John Quilty
Assistant Director
Dennis Rogers
Grip
Pat Sandys
Writer
Joe Spence
Gaffer
Phillippa Spence
Wardrobe
Rocky Taylor
Stunts
John Tribe
Graphic Designer
Jack Williams
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Mystery! (01/22/87), Secret Adversary
Genre
Period
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
