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In this WIMSEY outing, a certain 'unpleasantness' requires the refined sleuthing of the blue-blood detective Lord Peter Wimsey (Ian Carmichael). Both a wealthy general and his older sister expire on the same day, and the distribution of their legacy amongst the surviving heirs depends on whom died first. A cloud of mystery .. Read more
| Starring | Ian Carmichael, Derek Newark, Phyllida Law |
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| Director | Hugh David |
| Genres | Thriller |
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In this WIMSEY outing, a certain 'unpleasantness' requires the refined sleuthing of the blue-blood detective Lord Peter Wimsey (Ian Carmichael). Both a wealthy general and his older sister expire on the same day, and the distribution of their legacy amongst the surviving heirs depends on whom died first. A cloud of mystery surrounds both deaths, leading Wimsey on a trail littered with greed, jealousy, passion, anguish, betrayal, and a rather bitter truth.
| Starring | Ian Carmichael, Derek Newark, Phyllida Law |
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| Director | Hugh David |
| Studio | ACORN MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 3 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1973 To Rent: DVD: 08 Jul 2002 |
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Lord Peter, but not at his best
The Unpleasantness At the Bellona Club is an interesting Lord Peter Wimsey mystery in that it starts out in the belief that no crime has been committed. ... read more »
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The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Two excellent discs,Ian Carmichael is a perfect Lord Peter and the rest of the cast are also very good. The film follows the book precis ely. The story is of ... read more »
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Excellent Adaptation
Dorothy Sayers was the queen of quality detective fiction and Lord Peter Wimsey the most entertaining of detectives. Ian Carmichael is a splendid Lord Peter ... read more »
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Excellent lead acting
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was, as always, excellent, though perhaps showing signs of his age, playing the role of a younger man, but nevertheless with... read more »