In the original 1978 film version of "Death on the Nile" directed by John Guillermin, Peter Ustinov played the inimitable Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, taking over from Albert Finney who played Poirot in "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974). Just like first film, the murder had been committed in a confined location (this time a river boat). Last of Sheila (1973) - Stream on TCM. A film star-studded with acclaimed actors of the '70s, this murder mystery has the gorgeous locations of the French Riviera on its side. Starring the likes of James Mason, Raquel Welch, Ian McShane, James Coburn, Dyan Cannon, Richard Benjamin, and Joan Hackett, many of these stars may not be known by the The official release date for Death on the Nile was February 11, 2022. That's five years after Branagh’s star-studded Murder on the Orient Express premiered in cinemas.After a solid performance Based Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name, Death on the Nile, in the vein of many a great murder mystery, brings together an ensemble cast to play a host of inter-connected characters, all of whom have dubious loyalties that must be untangled in order for Poirot to solve his latest case. And yet, despite dealing with a web of death and About this movie. A visually sumptuous and quintessentially British production, Death on the Nile won an Oscar® for Anthony Powell's costume design and introduced Peter Ustinov in his first portrayal as the Belgian detective Poirot. Abroad a luxury Nile steamer a mystery assassin takes the life of an heiress. Death on the Nile. World-renowned detective Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey? .

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