The actor Laurence Payne wrote three novels about Inspector Birkett and this film is based on the 'The Nose On My Face'. Insp. Birkett and DC Saunders investigate the murder of a model and not only find the killer but also uncover a drug smuggling ring. It starts directly at the scene of the crime and then the story winds this way and that until the conclusion, the detectives encountering several interesting characters on the road to the solution, a journey that had me interested from start to finish. It is an entertaining mystery.
The cast are just right for their roles and all give compelling performances. The plot might not be that original but the strength of the performances keeps one watching, particularly James Villiers as David Dane, Rosalie Crutchley as Maude Klein, Jeremy Brett as Jordan Baker and Margaret Johnston as Mrs Gray. Not to mention Peter Arne, Natasha Parry, Kieron Moore, Zena Walker and Duncan Macrae. A fine bunch of actors.
Ian Hendry as Inspector Birkett and Ronald Fraser as Sergeant Saunders are excellent as they go about their investigation. They make a great team and it is a shame that no more Birkett and Saunders films with these two were ever made.
The cast are just right for their roles and all give compelling performances. The plot might not be that original but the strength of the performances keeps one watching, particularly James Villiers as David Dane, Rosalie Crutchley as Maude Klein, Jeremy Brett as Jordan Baker and Margaret Johnston as Mrs Gray. Not to mention Peter Arne, Natasha Parry, Kieron Moore, Zena Walker and Duncan Macrae. A fine bunch of actors.
Ian Hendry as Inspector Birkett and Ronald Fraser as Sergeant Saunders are excellent as they go about their investigation. They make a great team and it is a shame that no more Birkett and Saunders films with these two were ever made.