The Franchise Affair is a 1988 film that had its premiere on September 25th of the same year. The movie, set in Great Britain, features a talented cast including Jean Heywood as Aunt Lin, Patrick Malahide as Robert Blair, Alexander John as Mr. Piper, Alex Jennings as Nevil Bennet, Miranda Bell as Miss Tuff, James Garbutt as Mr. Heseltine, Gareth Miln as the lorry driver, Margaret John as the waitress, Patrick Blackwell as the jury foreman, Grant Parsons as Leslie Wynn, Brian Murray as Kevin McDermott, Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Sharpe, Joanna McCallum as Marion Sharpe, David Doyle as Wallis, Gabriel Glaister as Frances, John Vine as Det. Insp. Grant, Penelope Nice as Mrs. Wynn, Timothy Block as Stanley Peters, David Allister as Miles Allison, Frank Mills as Albert, Edward Wilson as Benjamin Corley, Roy Spencer as the ticket inspector, David Allison as Inspector John Hallam, Alan Downer as Einar Large, Joe Routem as Mildred Pinner, Cecil Hampfries as Bernard, John Rinem as the judge, George Waring as the magistrate, Catherine Terris as Anita Kenton, David McEwan as the court usher, and Roger Brearley as Ramsden.
The film, based on the novel by Josephine Tey, follows the story of a young lawyer, Robert Blair, who becomes involved in a case involving two women, Marion Sharpe and her mother Mrs. Sharpe, accused of kidnapping a teenage girl. As he delves deeper into the case, Robert uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy the lives of all involved. With a stellar cast and a gripping storyline, The Franchise Affair is a must-see for fans of mystery and drama.
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