She Fell Among Thieves
Based on the novel by Dornford Yates, this delightful BBC thriller launched PBS’s Mystery! in 1980.
"Riveting"—New York Times
Vacationing in the Pyrenees in 1922, upright English gentleman Richard Chandos encounters the villainous Vanity Fair. Mistress of a turreted chateau, leader of a band of criminals, she will inherit millions if she can force her stepdaughter to marry. Based on the novel by Dornford Yates, this delightful BBC thriller launched PBS’s Mystery! in 1980. Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and Eileen Atkins (Cold Mountain) star. "Riveting"—New York Times. SDH subtitles; 78 minutes on 1 DVD.
"What a lovely, murderous romp"—San Francisco Chronicle
"Pure entertainment from start to finish"—Keene Sentinel
"She [Atkins] is so fabulously fiendish it makes this crackling yarn supremely satisfying as it is suspenseful."—PaperMag
"An enthralling drama, highly recommended to mystery lovers"—Midwest Book Review
"Her [Atkins] unabashed ridiculousness is irresistible."—Hartford Courant
"A riveting and fun little mystery"—Blogcritics Magazine
"It is clever, fun, and doesn't take itself seriously."—Capture Crime blog
"It’s an absolute blast"—Boston Event Guide
"Pure entertainment from start to finish"—Keene Sentinel
"She [Atkins] is so fabulously fiendish it makes this crackling yarn supremely satisfying as it is suspenseful."—PaperMag
"An enthralling drama, highly recommended to mystery lovers"—Midwest Book Review
"Her [Atkins] unabashed ridiculousness is irresistible."—Hartford Courant
"A riveting and fun little mystery"—Blogcritics Magazine
"It is clever, fun, and doesn't take itself seriously."—Capture Crime blog
"It’s an absolute blast"—Boston Event Guide
