Death on the Nile
starring: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles
directed by: John Guillermin
directed by: John Guillermin
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Product Description:
Inspector Hercule Poirot must solve the murder of a beautiful young heiress.
Genre: Mystery
Rating: PG
Release Date: 8-JUN-2004
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
Following Albert Finney's quirky and compelling performance as Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in 1974's Murder on the Orient Express, Peter Ustinov capably took over the role in this 1978 adaptation of Christie's river-bound whodunit. While on a pleasure cruise along the Nile with a taciturn companion (David Niven), Poirot slips into action following the murder of a much-despised heiress (Lois Chiles). There's no shortage of suspects... until, that is, they also start dying off, obfuscating the investigation by suggesting that several killers may be at work. With a disciplined screenplay by Anthony Shaffer, the film is solid enough (certainly better than its 1981 follow-up, Evil Under the Sun) and is graced immeasurably by a glittery cast including Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Mia Farrow, Olivia Hussey, Jack Warden, and Angela Lansbury. Directed with customary efficiency by John Guillermin (King Kong, The Towering Inferno). --Tom Keogh
Inspector Hercule Poirot must solve the murder of a beautiful young heiress.
Genre: Mystery
Rating: PG
Release Date: 8-JUN-2004
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
Following Albert Finney's quirky and compelling performance as Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in 1974's Murder on the Orient Express, Peter Ustinov capably took over the role in this 1978 adaptation of Christie's river-bound whodunit. While on a pleasure cruise along the Nile with a taciturn companion (David Niven), Poirot slips into action following the murder of a much-despised heiress (Lois Chiles). There's no shortage of suspects... until, that is, they also start dying off, obfuscating the investigation by suggesting that several killers may be at work. With a disciplined screenplay by Anthony Shaffer, the film is solid enough (certainly better than its 1981 follow-up, Evil Under the Sun) and is graced immeasurably by a glittery cast including Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Mia Farrow, Olivia Hussey, Jack Warden, and Angela Lansbury. Directed with customary efficiency by John Guillermin (King Kong, The Towering Inferno). --Tom Keogh
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Underwhelming Movie with Major Stars on Low-Budget Set
The 2-star rating which was given by the channel on which I saw this movie is surprisingly fair. I thought it was odd that a film with such a star-studded cast only received two stars. How could so many big names (nearly the entire cast) commit to a project so average? Peter Ustinov plays the great detective but occasionally slips out of his fake foreign accent. The director let it go. He does okay, overall, but it's nothing special or memorable. The movie moves along but most of it is so ho-hum. ... Read More
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- marialelia
I received this DVD in good condition and have already watched it. The quality is good and no problems with receiving this product. I have ordered from Amazon before and have had no difficulties at all as yet. I hope to do business with you for many years as I have many items in my wish list!Thanks, marialelia
Rating: - "Death" is great!
One of Agatha Christie's very best stories and a super movie!Great cast and a surprise ending - as usual.
Rating: - Marvellous!
What a beautiful film. The plot, the acting, the music, the costumes, the scenery...all artful.
The story by Agatha Christie is gripping and breathtaking.
The acting is excellent.
The costumes and scenery (specially night scenes) are almost perfect.
The most unforgettable moment was when Poirot said:
"We almost know all there is to know..."
It's been 4 years since I first saw this classic but I still treasure it and really do not know for how long I willgo on ... Read More
Rating: - well cast, except for Poirot himself
Death on the Nile (1978)
A good mix of American and European actors.
Older audiences will recognize the cast of the day.
Mia Farrow
Betty Davis
Angela Lansbury (Murder She Wrote)--> who brings some humor to the story
Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet 1968)
Lois Chiles (James Bond Moonraker)
Peter Ustinov
David Niven
David Suchet, the current Poirot of 2004, is definitely the better Poirot.
Maybe with ... Read More
- Underwhelming Movie with Major Stars on Low-Budget SetThe 2-star rating which was given by the channel on which I saw this movie is surprisingly fair. I thought it was odd that a film with such a star-studded cast only received two stars. How could so many big names (nearly the entire cast) commit to a project so average? Peter Ustinov plays the great detective but occasionally slips out of his fake foreign accent. The director let it go. He does okay, overall, but it's nothing special or memorable. The movie moves along but most of it is so ho-hum. ... Read More
- marialeliaI received this DVD in good condition and have already watched it. The quality is good and no problems with receiving this product. I have ordered from Amazon before and have had no difficulties at all as yet. I hope to do business with you for many years as I have many items in my wish list!Thanks, marialelia
- "Death" is great!One of Agatha Christie's very best stories and a super movie!Great cast and a surprise ending - as usual.
- Marvellous! What a beautiful film. The plot, the acting, the music, the costumes, the scenery...all artful.
The story by Agatha Christie is gripping and breathtaking.
The acting is excellent.
The costumes and scenery (specially night scenes) are almost perfect.
The most unforgettable moment was when Poirot said:
"We almost know all there is to know..."
It's been 4 years since I first saw this classic but I still treasure it and really do not know for how long I willgo on ... Read More
- well cast, except for Poirot himselfDeath on the Nile (1978)
A good mix of American and European actors.
Older audiences will recognize the cast of the day.
Mia Farrow
Betty Davis
Angela Lansbury (Murder She Wrote)--> who brings some humor to the story
Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet 1968)
Lois Chiles (James Bond Moonraker)
Peter Ustinov
David Niven
David Suchet, the current Poirot of 2004, is definitely the better Poirot.
Maybe with ... Read More
