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Devices and Desires

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1991
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Devices and Desires (1991)
CrimeDramaMystery

Whilst on holiday on the English coast in Norfolk, Commander Adam Dalgliesh becomes embroiled in the hunt for the serial killer - The Whistler - amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue sur... Read allWhilst on holiday on the English coast in Norfolk, Commander Adam Dalgliesh becomes embroiled in the hunt for the serial killer - The Whistler - amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue surrounding the running of a local nuclear power station.Whilst on holiday on the English coast in Norfolk, Commander Adam Dalgliesh becomes embroiled in the hunt for the serial killer - The Whistler - amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue surrounding the running of a local nuclear power station.

  • Stars
    • Roy Marsden
    • Susannah York
    • Gemma Jones
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    383
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    • Stars
      • Roy Marsden
      • Susannah York
      • Gemma Jones
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Commander Adam Dalgliesh
    Susannah York
    Susannah York
    • Meg Dennison
    Gemma Jones
    Gemma Jones
    • Alice Mair
    James Faulkner
    James Faulkner
    • Dr. Alex Mair
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Chief Inspector Terry Rickards
    Tom Chadbon
    Tom Chadbon
    • Miles Lessingham
    Lisa Ellis
    Lisa Ellis
    • Theresa Blaney
    Tom Georgeson
    • Ryan Blaney
    Nicola Cowper
    Nicola Cowper
    • Amy Camm
    Robert Hines
    • Neil Pascoe
    Jamie Newall
    • Jonathan Reeves
    Helena Michell
    • Caroline Amphlett
    Al Ashton
    • Det Sgt Stuart 'Jumbo' Oliphant
    Harry Burton
    Harry Burton
    • Dr. Toby Gledhill
    Benedict Martin
    Benedict Martin
    • Det Con Price
    Paul Hargreaves
    • Neville Potter
    John Judd
    John Judd
    • George Jago
    Richard Hastings
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    NOT MUCH ADO ABOUT ANYTHING

    The Director decided to make a passive mini- series with as much English politeness as possible. The pace is slow. And so many scenes after scenes of nothing much, grinds it on. A lack of drama drains a PD James mystery to a pale tale.
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    • Dec 26, 2018
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1991 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Intriger og begjær
    • Filming locations
      • Cley Windmill, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK(location)
    • Production company
      • Anglia Television
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      50 minutes
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      • Color

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