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Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981): Cast

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Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective is a 1981 crime comedy directed by Val Guest, starring Bernard Cribbins as Dangerous Davies, Pauline Delaney and Joss Ackland. It runs 2 hours.

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Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Val Guest
Genres
Crime , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective About?

The premise of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective without spoilers.

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.

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Themes & Keywords

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  • canal
  • british mystery
  • unsolved case
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Cast & crew

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Cast & Characters

Bernard Cribbins leads the cast as Dangerous Davies, with Pauline Delaney as Doris Davies and Joss Ackland as Chief Insp. Yardbird. Directed by Val Guest; 39 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Val Guest

More films directed by Val Guest, best-rated first: Casino Royale, Child’s Play, Mark of the Devil and The Shillingbury Blowers.

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Cars

Cars in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

41 cars on screen, including the 1939 Austin Eight Military Tourer and the 1973 Bedford CF.

All 41 cars
  • 1939 Austin Eight Military Tourer in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective 1939 Austin Eight Military Tourer Important role
  • 1973 Bedford CF in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective 1973 Bedford CF Important role
  • Triumph Bonneville 750 in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Triumph Bonneville 750 Important role
  • 1975 Ford Escort MkII in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective 1975 Ford Escort MkII Minor role
Details

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Also Known As

Also known as “Dangerous Davies: un caso senza soluzione”.

Also known as
  • Dangerous Davies: un caso senza soluzione

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FAQ

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective?

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective released?

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective was released on January 4, 1981.

Who directed Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective?

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective was directed by Val Guest.

More films by Val Guest

Who is in the cast of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective?

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective stars Bernard Cribbins as Dangerous Davies, Pauline Delaney as Doris Davies and Joss Ackland as Chief Insp. Yardbird, among 39 credited actors.

Does Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective have a post-credit scene?

No. Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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