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Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express [1974]
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Excellent whodunnit with a surprising twist
Review date: 2004-09-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
To me the definitive Hercule Poirot will always be Peter Ustinov, but in 1974 Albert Finney tackled the role in this excellent adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel of the same name and the movie continues to this day as one of my very favorite whodunnit's - thank goodness it is finally making its way to DVD.
Starring a cast that is simply incredible this movie set the standard for the Ustinov star studded movies that would follow (starting with 1978's DEATH ON THE NILE). Included on the list of stars are such names as Sean Connery, Jacqueline Bisset, Sir John Gielgud, Richard Widmark, Vanessa Redgrave, Ingrid Bergman and Anthony Perkins.
Aboard the Orient Express a businessman (played by Widmark) with a mysterious past is murdered in the middle of the night. Desperate to resolve the matter before they arrive at the next major stop on the line (to avoid a lengthy police investigation) Hercule Poirot is persuaded by an executive for the train company to begin his own investigation. An avalanche over the line gives Poirot plenty of time to interview all the passengers and make his conclusions as to the guilty party (or parties).
When Finney's Poirot faces off with the fellow passengers and describes his account of how the murder was committed and by whom you will be amazed - astounded. It's this very element and the star power of this movie that carries this intriguing mystery far above the standard whodunnit fare.
The movie is well plotted, the acting beyond reproach and the direction steady and inspired. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is a triumph in every respect, and when you consider it takes it's story from the worlds most read and respected mystery author it's not difficult to see why.
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Reviews
Definitely up to Agatha Christie standards
Review date: 2004-06-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
As usual Hercule is in earshot of many private conversations that will be used later to his sleuthing advantage once processed by his little gray cells. On the train Hercule is approached by an American business man who tries to heir him for protection. Hercule turns him down and the next morning he is dead.
This movie has every that make Agatha Christie movies great. Everyone is a suspect. Everybody could have done it. Only Hercule Poirot can figure this out. Naturally Hercule Poirot must sort through the red herrings to extract the truth. This time he comes up with two different answers. You need to add this one to your collection.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Albert Finney
Lauren Bacall
Richard Widmark
Anthony Perkins
Ingrid Bergman
Creators:
Albert Finney (Primary Contributor)
Anthony Perkins (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900380997
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2003-06-16
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 122 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1974
Language: English (Original Language)