Police at the Funeral is a 1961 British crime film directed by John Guillermin and starring Jack Hawkins, Sylvia Syms, and John Gregson. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Ngaio Marsh. The film tells the story of Superintendent Roderick Alleyn (Hawkins) who is called to investigate the death of a young woman at a funeral. The woman's body is found in the coffin of her father, who has just been buried. Alleyn must determine if the death was an accident or murder. The film is a well-made mystery with a strong cast. Hawkins is excellent as Alleyn, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The film is also beautifully shot, with some stunning visuals. Overall, Police at the Funeral is a solid mystery that is sure to please fans of the genre.

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Campion - The Complete Second Season (1989)

7h 10m · 5/4/2004

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Police at the Funeral is a 1961 British crime film directed by John Guillermin and starring Jack Hawkins, Sylvia Syms, and John Gregson. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Ngaio Marsh. The film tells the story of Superintendent Roderick Alleyn (Hawkins) who is called to investigate the death of a young woman at a funeral. The woman's body is found in the coffin of her father, who has just been buried. Alleyn must determine if the death was an accident or murder. The film is a well-made mystery with a strong cast. Hawkins is excellent as Alleyn, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The film is also beautifully shot, with some stunning visuals. Overall, Police at the Funeral is a solid mystery that is sure to please fans of the genre.

Release Country

United States

Barcode

794051196620

Release Date

5/4/2004

Aspect Ratio

1.33:1

Discs

Cast
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Peter Davison

Albert Campion (16 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Brian Glover

Magersfontein Lugg (16 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Andrew Burt

Inspector Oates / ... (7 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Moray Watson

Sir Leo Pursuivant (2 episodes, 1989)
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Iain Cuthbertson

Brett Savanake / ... (2 episodes, 1990)
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Brian Greene

Judge Lobbett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Robert Lang

John Barnabas (2 episodes, 1990)
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Ian Ogilvy

Jimmy Sutane (2 episodes, 1990)
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Gordon Jackson

Professor Gardner Cairey (2 episodes, 1989)
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Jean Anderson

Belle Lafcadio (2 episodes, 1989)
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Michael Gough

Mr. Hayhoe (2 episodes, 1989)
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Mary Morris

Caroline Faraday (2 episodes, 1989)
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Pippa Guard

Linda Sutane (2 episodes, 1990)
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Barrie Ingham

Ritchie Barnabas (2 episodes, 1990)
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Gary Parker

Marlowe Lobbett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Richard Pearson

Dr. Galley (2 episodes, 1990)
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Barbara Jefford

Mrs. Shannon (2 episodes, 1989)
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John Fortune

Dr. Brian Kingston (2 episodes, 1989)
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Shaughan Seymour

Max Fustian (2 episodes, 1989)
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Timothy West

William Faraday (2 episodes, 1989)
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Lysette Anthony

Amanda Fitton (2 episodes, 1990)
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Neil Daglish

Michael Barnabas (2 episodes, 1990)
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Nina Marc

Eve Sutane (2 episodes, 1990)
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Lisa Orgolini

Isopel Lobbett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Robin Lermitte

Val Gyrth (2 episodes, 1989)
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Sally Spencer Harris

Mary Fitton (2 episodes, 1990)
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Suzanne Burden

Joyce Blount (2 episodes, 1989)
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Isabel Dean

Donna Beatrice (2 episodes, 1989)
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Rob Edwards

Gilbert Whippet (2 episodes, 1989)
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Andrew Castell

Sir Giles Pagett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Nicolas Chagrin

'Squire' Mercer (2 episodes, 1990)
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Amanda Royle

Gina Brande (2 episodes, 1990)
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Sarah Finch

Penny Gyrth (2 episodes, 1989)
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Rosalie Crutchley

Lisa (2 episodes, 1989)
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John Harding

Marcus Featherstone (2 episodes, 1989)
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Dilys Laye

Poppy Burridge (2 episodes, 1989)
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Christopher Haley

Hal Fitton (2 episodes, 1990)
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Michael Melia

'Sock' Petrie (2 episodes, 1990)
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Elinor Morriston

Biddy Pagett (2 episodes, 1990)
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John Horsley

Colonel Gyrth (2 episodes, 1989)
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Avril Elgar

Kitty Berry (2 episodes, 1989)
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Joan Heal

Aunt Harriet 'Hatt' Huntingforest (2 episodes, 1990)
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Robert Robinson

Alistair Barber (2 episodes, 1990)
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Philippa Urquhart

Miss Curley (2 episodes, 1990)
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Amanda Elwes

Janet Pursuivant (2 episodes, 1989)
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Milton Johns

William Potter (2 episodes, 1989)
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Fiona Lawrence

Beth Cairey (2 episodes, 1989)
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Claire Williamson

Effie Rowlandson (2 episodes, 1989)
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Amanda Harris

Linda (2 episodes, 1989)
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Philip Dupuy

Benny Konrad (2 episodes, 1990)
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David Haig

Cully Randall / ... (2 episodes, 1990)
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Francesca Hall

Miss Netley (2 episodes, 1990)
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Jonathan Moore

Riggett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Miles Anderson

Anthony Datchett (2 episodes, 1990)
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Philip Bird

Rev. Philip Bathwick (2 episodes, 1989)
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John Franklyn-Robbins

Andrew Seeley (2 episodes, 1989)
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Gillian Martell

Julia Faraday (2 episodes, 1989)
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Hilary Mason

Mrs. Munsey (2 episodes, 1989)
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Tim Wylton

George Faraday (2 episodes, 1989)
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Gabrielle Lloyd

Finny (2 episodes, 1990)
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Valentine Pelka

Eager-Wright (2 episodes, 1990)
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Robert Hamilton

Inspector Pusey (2 episodes, 1989)
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Carole Ruggier

Rosa (2 episodes, 1989)
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Nikki Belsher

'Slippers' Bellew (2 episodes, 1990)
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Edward Kelsey

George Willsmore (2 episodes, 1990)
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Frank Mills

Scatty Williams (2 episodes, 1990)
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Elizabeth Chambers

Claire Potter (2 episodes, 1989)
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Carol Gillies

Alice (2 episodes, 1989)
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Adrian Lukis

Matt D'Urfey (2 episodes, 1989)
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Paul Brooke

Mr. Parrott (2 episodes, 1990)
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Roger Hammond

Mr. Kettle (2 episodes, 1990)
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John Burgess

Dr. Fettes (2 episodes, 1989)
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Roy Evans

Branch (2 episodes, 1989)
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Peter Tuddenham

Pepper (2 episodes, 1989)
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Michael Beint

Landlord (2 episodes, 1990)
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Patricia Maynard

Teddie Dell (2 episodes, 1990)
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Mark Rogers

Mr. Green (2 episodes, 1989)
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Andrew Dunford

Ernie Walker (2 episodes, 1989)
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Barbara Bolton

Cuddy (2 episodes, 1990)
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Tony Steedman

Dr. Bouverie (2 episodes, 1990)
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Ian Jentle

Horace Putnam (2 episodes, 1989)
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Mike Charles

Roland Isidore 'Pig' Peters (2 episodes, 1989)
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Robin Hart

Young Royle (2 episodes, 1989)
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Barry Summerford

Peaky Doyle (2 episodes, 1990)
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Arthur Wilman

Henry (2 episodes, 1990)
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Alan Cody

Natty Johnson (2 episodes, 1989)
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Terry Medlicott

Fingers Hawkins (2 episodes, 1989)
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Dinny Powell

Major King (2 episodes, 1989)
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