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Death on the Nile (1978)

Original title: Death on the Nile

“A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.”

1978 · 2 h 20 min
Directed by John Guillermin · UK · British Cinema
Mystery

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Cast

Peter Ustinov Mia Farrow Simon MacCorkindale Jane Birkin Lois Chiles Bette Davis

Credits

Written by: Agatha Christie

Plot

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

Sinekatalog’s take

A lavish whodunit where sunlight, jewels and snobbery hide a motive in every cabin. The suspects are played with relish, and the detective's final gathering is classic comfort. Slow by modern standards, but a perfect Sunday-afternoon mystery.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (45,346 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
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