She Fell Among Thieves

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The BBC drama that launched Mystery! on PBS.

Released March 01, 1978

Overview

While on a Pyrenees vacation in 1922, upright English gentleman Richard Chandos (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange, Heroes) encounters the villainous Vanity Fair (Eileen Atkins, Cold Mountain). Mistress of the turreted Chateau Jezreel and leader of a motley band of criminals, she will inherit millions if she can force her stepdaughter to marry. Pitting his wits against this formidable adversary, Chandos determines to rescue the beautiful young woman. But Vanity Fair keeps one step ahead of him, a trick forever up her sleeve and murder in her heart.

Runtime

1h 18m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

She Fell Among Thieves


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

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