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Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

โ€œThe who's who in the whodunnit!โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,626 votes 2h 8m pg ThrillerDramaMystery

#11 of 22 films from 1974 #519 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sidney Lumet ยท Written by Paul Dehn, Agatha Christie

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Overview

In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.

Cast

Albert Finneyas Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacallas Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard
Martin Balsamas Signor Bianchi
Ingrid Bergmanas Greta Ohlson
Jacqueline Bissetas Countess Andrenyi
Jean-Pierre Casselas Pierre Paul Michel
Sean Conneryas Colonel Arbuthnot
John Gielgudas Mr. Beddoes
Wendy Hilleras Prinzessin Dragomiroff
Anthony Perkinsas Hector MacQueen
Vanessa Redgraveas Mary Debenham
Richard Widmarkas Mr. Ratchett
Michael Yorkas Count Andrenyi
Colin Blakelyas Mr. Cyrus Hardman

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 1974
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1974 average of 117 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,400,000
Box office$35,700,000 (25.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071877

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Questions

How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Murder on the Orient Express worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,626 votes, which places it #11 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 55%) and #519 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Sidney Lumet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 12 Angry Men (1957), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Network (1976).
Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?
Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot; Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard; Martin Balsam as Signor Bianchi; Ingrid Bergman as Greta Ohlson; Jacqueline Bisset as Countess Andrenyi; Jean-Pierre Cassel as Pierre Paul Michel.
What is Murder on the Orient Express rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Murder on the Orient Express?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7482.

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