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Death on the Nile

Play trailer Poster for Death on the Nile PG Released Sep 29, 1978 2h 20m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.
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Joe Clay Times (UK) ... The Egyptian locations are the ideal backdrop to colonial intrigue and the cast is a corker, including Jane Birkin, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, David Niven and Maggie Smith. Mar 28, 2024 Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight For fans of the novel, there are a few changes, but none that overwhelm the essence of the story, allowing viewers to take a trip on the Nile with the world-famous sleuth and his inimitable talents. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 21, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Its a fun, if somewhat slow-moving murder mystery that favors glamor and drawing room banter over suspense, like a lavish version of a British TV mystery set in the 1930s. Mar 12, 2022 Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network Death on the Nile is an admirable addition to the Christie-on-film canon with a cast of game, if sometimes hammy, actors and just the right amount of murder, mystery and mayhem. Rated: B Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The intricacies of the plot, the top production values, and a splendid cast add up to stellar entertainment. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 6, 2020 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Once it gets going, Death on the Nile is bright and leisurely, like a vacation, and the notes of humor are enough to keep things from getting too heavy. Rated: 3/4 Sep 5, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sammy B This is such a great film! Especially since the cast is full of legendary stars! I also loved it because it stayed true to the original plot details! A great movie to watch when you find yourself with a rainy day and nothing else to do! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Glafira Regina O One of the best costume films conveying the era and customs of the 1930s. Some points diverge from the book, but the story still feels coherent and well-crafted. Some of the actors underperform, but most of them look interesting and memorable. And although after the new version of 2020, I remember the image of a slightly different Poirot, the inimitable Peter Ustinov still got used to the role of a capricious and cunning Belgian. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Jack C This film is vastly superior to Branagh’s convoluted nonsense. It is faithful to the book, Ustinov is on top form and the performance of stars like Bette Davis and Maggie Smith is shining. This is a must-see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Rudy A Christie with a light touch and a top notch cast makes for a perfect entertainment. Far, far superior than the latest Branaugh effort. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review HR G Sir David Suchet is the spitting image (looks and speech) of Poirot from the books but for me, Sir Peter Ustinov will always be THE Poirot in Evil Under the Sun and Death on the Nile. Amazing cast all around. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Steve D Ok version surpassed by the remake. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.
Director
John Guillermin
Producer
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Screenwriter
Anthony Shaffer
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Mersham Productions Ltd.
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1978, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 27, 2009
Runtime
2h 20m
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