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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302990119 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6302990114 Label: Republic Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Republic Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Republic Pictures Release Date: January 01, 1998 Running Time: 134 minutes Studio: Republic Pictures Theatrical Release Date: October 06, 1978 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Following Albert Finney's quirky and compelling performance as Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in 1974's Murder on the Orient Express, Peter Ustinov capably took over the role in this 1978 adaptation of Christie's river-bound whodunit. While on a pleasure cruise along the Nile with a taciturn companion (David Niven), Poirot slips into action following the murder of a much-despised heiress (Lois Chiles). There's no shortage of suspects... until, that is, they also start dying off, obfuscating the investigation by suggesting that several killers may be at work. With a disciplined screenplay by Anthony Shaffer, the film is solid enough (certainly better than its 1981 follow-up, Evil Under the Sun) and is graced immeasurably by a glittery cast including Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Mia Farrow, Olivia Hussey, Jack Warden, and Angela Lansbury. Directed with customary efficiency by John Guillermin (King Kong, The Towering Inferno). --Tom Keogh Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Simply, Superb !Excellent performance by all the great and so known actors. A masterpiece after the Agatha Christie's novel not only for the technical production, (sets, locations, photography) but also for the music and all the talent of the great stars joined here by the first time like P. Ustinov, B. Davies, M. Farrow, M. Smith, D. Niven and G. Kennedy. We can remebre all of them for all times. I think this film is a treasure and a tribute at the same time. A classic film for a good expert in mystery movies. Rating:  - no subtitles , no closed captions , you're excluded from the funjust like the VHS version of this film , there are no closed captions . that would have been fine if there were subtitles . if you are deaf ? if you have some hearing impairment ? (like me) . if you keep the volume low out of consideration for others in your household ? if you're not british ? (like me) . if you don't wish to fain that you understood all the proceedings (with their endless parade of names) ? (like me) . don't purchase this film . send a message to the powers that be (ANCHOR BAY) ... Read More Rating: - Death on the Nile - the movieMovie came quickly and was as good as advertised. Would order from this seller again. Rating:  - Riddle of the SphynxWow! What better backdrop for a story than the pyramids and ancient ruins of Egypt. Set mainly along the Nile, I sometimes found the story second to the scenery! Not that the story didn't fully engage - it did! The varied characters in Death on the Nile, are quite a bunch - there is an element of humor underneath all the intrigue. We know someone is going to get it as the movie unwinds, but who? and by whom? Many seem to have their reasons... I loved the first half of this movie. It ... Read More Rating: - Solid Cast and Great LocationsSet in Egypt, aboard a cruise ship on the Nile. The passengers? Mia Farrow Bette Davis Maggie Smith Angela Lansbury Jane Birkin (yes, Birkin bag by Hermes is named after her) David Niven Peter Ustinov George Kennedy Jack Warden The music is haunting, the story is great and this movie took the Oscar for best costume design and for once I agree with the choice. As an ensemble, I don't think you get any better than ... Read More |
