Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981)
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- Not Rated
- 2h 0min
- Comedy, Crime
- 04 Jan 1981 (UK)
- TV Movie
When D. C. Dangerous Davies, not held in high regard by his superiors, is assigned to find a notorious criminal kingpin, he uncovers the details of 15 year old cold case.
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| Bernard Cribbins | ... |
Dangerous Davies
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| Bill Maynard | ... |
Mod Lewis
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Chief Insp. Yardbird
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| Bernard Lee | ... |
Sergeant Ben
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
Fred Fennell
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| John Leyton | ... |
Dave Boot
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| Maureen Lipman | ... |
Ena Lind
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Cindy O'Callaghan | ... |
Josie Norris
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| Derek Bond | ... |
Det. Supt. Carter
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| Patsy Rowlands | ... |
Madame Tarantella
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| Colin Baker | ... |
William Lind
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| Avril Angers | ... |
Mrs. Fulljames
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Ken Jones | ... |
Mr. Norris
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| Jeremy Sinden | ... |
Det. Sgt. Green
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| Peter Bland | ... |
George Tilth
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Lucy Aston | ... |
Celia Norris
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| Pam St. Clement | ... |
Mrs. Norris
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| Eric Francis | ... |
Albert
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| Sam Dastor | ... |
Dr. Longton
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Diana King | ... |
Mrs. Fennell
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Betty Romaine | ... |
Marie
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| David Auker | ... |
Tarquin
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Richard Hunter | ... |
P.C. Westerman
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Venus
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Charles Pemberton | ... |
Det. Const. Evans
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John Rogan | ... |
Father Harvey
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| Pauline Delaney | ... |
Doris Davies
(as Pauline Delany)
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| Barbar Bhatti | ... |
Patel
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Mike Savage | ... |
Sergeant
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| Pearl Hackney | ... |
Landlady
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| Norman Chappell | ... |
Parsons
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Joe Ritchie | ... |
Workman
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Bob Sutherland | ... |
Local Inspector
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Lucy Griffiths | ... |
Dulcie
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| Sydney Bromley | ... |
Harkness
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| Gordon Rollings | ... |
Chrust
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| Roy Stewart | ... |
Pomeroy
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| Andy Bradford | ... |
Squad Driver
(as Andrew Bradford)
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| Frank Jarvis | ... |
Farm Heavy
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Mike Reynell | ... |
Squad Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Val Guest | ||
Written by
| Leslie Thomas | ... | (from the original novel by) (as Leslie Elizabeth Thomas) |
| Val Guest | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Leslie Thomas | ... | (screenplay) (as Leslie Elizabeth Thomas) |
Produced by
| Frank Bevis | ... | associate producer |
| Francis Essex | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Greg Smith | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ed Welch | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank Watts | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bill Lenny | ||
Editorial Department
| Nigel Galt | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Eileen Garstka | ||
Art Direction by
| Geoffrey Tozer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Denise Exshaw | ||
Makeup Department
| Eddie Knight | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Daphne Martin | ... | hairdressing supervisor |
Production Management
| Wilfred Eades | ... | production manager (as Wilfrid Eades) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ken Baker | ... | assistant director |
| Gerry Toomey | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Frank Davies | ... | construction manager |
| Percy Godbold | ... | production buyer |
| Doug Purdy | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Laurie Clarkson | ... | sound recordist |
| Alfred Cox | ... | sound editor |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Colin Wood | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Neil Binney | ... | camera operator |
| Steve Birtles | ... | gaffer |
| Susan Delfont | ... | still photography |
| Peter Wood | ... | camera grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joyce Stoneman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Ed Welch | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Martin | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Peter Glazier | ... | unit transport |
| Roy Hyatt | ... | unit transport |
Additional Crew
| Marlene Butland | ... | production assistant |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | PR consultant / unit publicity |
| Jack Gill | ... | presenter |
| Bob Halliday | ... | technical advisor |
| Gail Sluiters | ... | producer's assistant |
| Dianne Twiddy | ... | assistant accountant |
| Gerald C. Wheatley | ... | production accountant (as Gerry Wheatley) |
Production Companies
- Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
- ITC Entertainment Group
- Inner Circle Films
- Inner Circle Films
- Maidenhead Film Productions
Distributors
- AcornMedia (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Acorn DVD (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (VHS)
- ITV - Independent Television (1981) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Precision Video (1981) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Syme Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- EMI Studios (post production)
- ITC Filmscores (music)
- Samuelson Production Village (location facilities)
- Yacinsky Design (transfer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Det. Const. "Dangerous" Davies is not known for his finesse, but often finds himself on the receiving end of violence in various forms. Only thrown into cases where others fear to tread, or to shake up the natives with his bumbling, he is given a mission to find and flush out a local criminal recently returned from abroad, possibly for "a big job". In his research he inadvertently stumbles upon a 15 year-old case, long considered cold, of the disappearance a young girl. His compassion for the missing girl and her parents draws him into an obsession with solving the case, which ultimately results in unexpected repercussions. Written by Raj Rijhwani |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The last film of Bernard Lee. See more » |
| Goofs | During the first flashback scene where Celia Norris is cycling on the road, she goes by two Austin Maxis. That bit was set in 1965. The Austin Maxi was launched in 1969. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remade as The Last Detective (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | "Enigma Variations, Op. 36, IX, (Adagio) (uncredited) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Initial caption in opening credits: "This is the story of a man who became deeply concerned with the unsolved murder of a young girl. He was a born stumbler, but patient and very dogged...". See more » |
| Quotes |
[Madame Tarantella, a fortune teller, is talking about her romance with Fennell]
Madame Tarantella: I couldn't see a future for us together. Dangerous Davies: If you couldn't, who could? See more » |