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Death on the Nile

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On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.
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Joe Clay The Times (UK) Mar 28, 2024
... The Egyptian locations are the ideal backdrop to colonial intrigue and the cast is a corker, including Jane Birkin, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, David Niven and Maggie Smith. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Nov 27, 2025
4/5
‘…there’s no mistaking Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot; other versions may have been more faithfu, but those who took a cruise on Death on the Nile weren't disappointed by this lush, rich, and defiantly old-fashioned Hollywood whodunnit…’ Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Dec 21, 2023
3.5/4
For fans of the novel, there are a few changes, but none that overwhelm the essence of the story, allowing viewers to take a trip on the Nile with the world-famous sleuth and his inimitable talents. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Mar 12, 2022
Its a fun, if somewhat slow-moving murder mystery that favors glamor and drawing room banter over suspense, like a lavish version of a British TV mystery set in the 1930s. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network Sep 25, 2020
B
Death on the Nile is an admirable addition to the Christie-on-film canon with a cast of game, if sometimes hammy, actors and just the right amount of murder, mystery and mayhem. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Sep 6, 2020
3.5/4
The intricacies of the plot, the top production values, and a splendid cast add up to stellar entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 19, 2026 Death on The Nile = a *4* star Movie! See more J.T. H. @JTH006 Dec 16, 2025 Superb all-star cast in stylish 1978 adaptation of Christie classic, adapted for the screen by Tony award winning playwright Anthony Shaffer (Sleuth). A must for all mystery fans. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jul 20, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Julian S @akajulianscott Apr 16, 2025 It knows exactly what it is—campy, star-studded, and easily one of the finest whodunits ever put to screen. See more Sammy B @RT42409823 Nov 18, 2024 This is such a great film! Especially since the cast is full of legendary stars! I also loved it because it stayed true to the original plot details! A great movie to watch when you find yourself with a rainy day and nothing else to do! See more Glafira Regina O @Glafira_Regina Nov 10, 2024 One of the best costume films conveying the era and customs of the 1930s. Some points diverge from the book, but the story still feels coherent and well-crafted. Some of the actors underperform, but most of them look interesting and memorable. And although after the new version of 2020, I remember the image of a slightly different Poirot, the inimitable Peter Ustinov still got used to the role of a capricious and cunning Belgian. See more Read all reviews
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John Guillermin

Director

Peter Ustinov

Hercule Poirot

Bette Davis

Mrs. Van Schuyler

David Niven

Colonel Race

Jane Birkin

Louise Bourget

Lois Chiles

Linnet Ridgeway

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Synopsis On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.
Director
John Guillermin
Producer
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Screenwriter
Anthony Shaffer, Agatha Christie
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Mersham Productions Ltd., EMI Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1978, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 27, 2009
Runtime
2h 20m
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