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She Fell Among Thieves
7.0Released

She Fell Among Thieves

The BBC drama that launched Mystery! on PBS.

19781h 18mDramaTV Movie

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.

Created By

Director
Clive Donner
Writers

Alternative Titles

BBC2 Play of the Week: She Fell Among ThievesGB
Status
Released
Original Title
She Fell Among Thieves
Production Countries
United Kingdom