A bright, pretty and determined young lady named Anna Lee quits the police department in search of adventure, and joins a small and somewhat stuffy detective agency, whose members don't look particularly kindly on her short skirts, somewhat cavalier attitude toward agency rules--like showing up for work on time--and her overall demeanor. However, the agency's owner takes a shine to her and assigns her to what seems to be a relatively straightforward case: finding a young girl who's gone missing and whose family is worried about her. As it turns out, the case involves quite a bit more than just a missing girl.
Acting
Imogen Stubbs weaponizes charm against institutional sexism.
Costume
Her skirts are practically a supporting character.
Writing
Liza Cody's novel adaptation keeps feminist bite intact.
Director
Colin Bucksey
Imogen Stubbs
Anna Lee
Alan Howard
Mr. Hahn
Michael Bryant
Commander Martin Brierly
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Beryl Doyle
Ken Stott
Bernie Schiller
Kate Beckinsale
Thea Hahn
Brian Glover
Selwyn Price
Shirley Anne Field
Mrs. Westerman
Clive Merrison
Mr. Emburey
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. Frank
David Harewood
Stevie Johnson
Roger Lloyd Pack
Desk Clerk
Robin Soans
Dr. Stickle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Kate Beckinsale's second screen role at age 19, playing the missing girl's sister.
The ITV pilot spawned two more Anna Lee TV films—Britain's answer to V.I. Warshawski that never quite launched.
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