Murder On The Orient Express (1974)
The first of several lavish Christie adaptations from producers John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin, introducing Albert Finney as the first screen Hercule Poirot.
This 1974 production of Agatha Christie's 1934 classic is a judicious mixture of mystery, murder and nostalgia. Which member of the all-star cast, onboard the luxurious train, perforated the no-good American tycoon with a dagger twelve times? Was it Ingrid Bergman's shy Swedish missionary; or Vanessa Redgrave's English rose; Sean Connery as an Indian Army Colonel: Michael York or Jacqueline Bisset; perhaps Lauren Bacall; Anthony Perkins or John Gielgud as the victim's impassive butler. Finney spreads unease among them with subdued wit and finesse.
Arguably the most successful screen adaptation of a Christie novel, in addition to Bergman's Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, 'Murder On The Orient Express' achieved nominations for Best Actor, Screenplay, Photography, Costume Design and Music Score.
Classification: Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Michael York, Richard Widmark, Sean Connery, Anthony Perkins, Lauren Bacall, Jacqueline Bisset, Martin Balsam, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Vernon Dobtcheff
Director: Sidney Lumet
Murder On The Orient Express
 
Genres:
Thrillers
Classics
Drama

Run Time:
122 Minutes

Awards:
1974 Academy Award®: Best Supporting Actress
1974 BAFTA: Best Supporting Actor
1974 BAFTA: Best Supporting Actress

Languages:
English

Countries:
UK

BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Release Date:
26/06/2003

Production Year:
1974

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Interactive menus
  • Scene selection
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