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Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?
Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

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On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

4.4/10

Release Date

02 May 2007

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Mrs De Ropp

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Saki

Thomas Byrne

Thomas Byrne

Cyril

Bill Milner

Bill Milner

Nicholas

Samuel Honywood

Samuel Honywood

Conradin

Julia Joyce

Julia Joyce

Jane

Madeleine Williams

Madeleine Williams

Enid

Andrew Byrne

Andrew Byrne

Bobby

Jenny Livsey

Jenny Livsey

Maid

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