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Death on the Nile (1978)

โ€œA murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak โ€“ and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 954 votes 2h 20m pg Mystery

#10 of 26 films from 1978 #182 of 879 in mystery

Directed by John Guillermin ยท Written by Anthony Shaffer, Agatha Christie

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Overview

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

Cast

Peter Ustinovas Hercule Poirot
Jane Birkinas Louise Bourget
Lois Chilesas Linnet Ridgeway Doyle
Bette Davisas Marie Van Schuyler
Mia Farrowas Jacqueline de Bellefort
Jon Finchas James Ferguson
Olivia Husseyas Rosalie Otterbourne
I.S. Joharas Mr. Choudhury
George Kennedyas Andrew Pennington
Angela Lansburyas Salome Otterbourne
Simon MacCorkindaleas Simon Doyle
David Nivenas Colonel Race
Maggie Smithas Miss Bowers
Jack Wardenas Ludwig Bessner

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 1978
Runtime140 min (2h 20m) โ€” longer as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresMystery
LanguageEN
Budget$7,920,000
Box office$14,560,084 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0077413

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Questions

How long is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Death on the Nile worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 954 votes, which places it #10 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 65%) and #182 among 879 mystery titles.
Who directed Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile was directed by John Guillermin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Towering Inferno (1974), King Kong (1976).
Who stars in Death on the Nile?
Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot; Jane Birkin as Louise Bourget; Lois Chiles as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle; Bette Davis as Marie Van Schuyler; Mia Farrow as Jacqueline de Bellefort; Jon Finch as James Ferguson.
What is Death on the Nile rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death on the Nile?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4529.

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