Mystery · United Kingdom · 1978 · 2h 20m

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile poster
Director
John Guillermin
Cast
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
Crew
Jack Cardiff — Director of Photography Malcolm Cooke — Editor Nino Rota — Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer — Screenplay Agatha Christie — Novel John Brabourne — Producer
Tagline

A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Death on the Nile — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
egyptbased on novel or bookpaddleboatpyramidcruisenilesphinxmurdercruise shipwhodunitcobrashipboard
Key Collaborators
John Guillermin Director Jack Cardiff Director of Photography Malcolm Cooke Editor Nino Rota Original Music Composer Anthony Shaffer Screenplay Agatha Christie Novel John Brabourne Producer Richard Goodwin Producer Peter Murton Production Design Anthony Powell Costume Design
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