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Missing Persons

Missing Persons

Missing Persons
1990 1h 44m4.0

Missing Persons

“The debut of the popular sleuth”

DramaCrime
4.0

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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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DirectorDerek Bennett
ScreenplayDavid Cook
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 30, 1990
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 44m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes1
GenresDrama, Crime
StudioYorkshire Television
Missing Persons
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Cast

Patricia Routledge

Patricia Routledge

Hetty Wainthrop

Tony Melody

Tony Melody

Robert Wainthrop

Jimmy Jewel

Jimmy Jewel

Frank Cross

Jean Heywood

Jean Heywood

Edith Cross

Gary Waldhorn

Gary Waldhorn

Bernard Shawcrose

Gary Halliday

Gary Halliday

Geoffrey Shawcross

Ram John Holder

Ram John Holder

Chalky White

Jean Kent

Jean Kent

Phillida Meadowhite

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Janet Allen

Mrs. Lilium

Andrew Paul

Andrew Paul

Photographer

Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell

Jan

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Julie Foy

Madge

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Cathy Underwood

Beryl Lilium

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Matthew C. Vaughan

Hairdresser

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Nigel Collins

Betting Shop Manager

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Fran O'Shea

Betting Shop Assistant

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Maureen Lunt

P.C. Alice

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Rosemary Hirst

Myra

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Emma Garner-Clarke

Sheila

Deborah Fairfax

Deborah Fairfax

TV Interviewer

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David Credell

Postman

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Joyce Kennedy

Neighbour

Philip Wright

Philip Wright

P.C.

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Judith Scott

P.C.

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Susie Hawthorne

Young Edith

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Carolyn Dewhirst

Young Hetty

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Tom McGill

Young Frank

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Mary Wray

Edith's Mother

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Luke Branagan

Man In Betting Shop

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Frequently Asked Questions about Missing Persons

Where can I watch Missing Persons?

Missing Persons (1990) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed Missing Persons?

Missing Persons (1990) was directed by Derek Bennett. The film is a Drama, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 44m, rated 4.0/10.

How long is Missing Persons?

Missing Persons runs 1h 44m (104 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Drama, Crime.

Is Missing Persons worth watching?

Missing Persons is rated 4.0/10 by 1 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Crime fans.