Description
The first of several lavish Christie adaptations from producers John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin, introducing Albert Finney as the first screen Hercule Poirot. This 1974 production of Agatha Christies 1934 classic is a judicious mixture of mystery, murder and nostalgia. Which member of the all-star cast, onboard the luxurious train, perforated the no-good American tycoon with a dagger twelve times? Was it Ingrid Bergmans shy Swedish missionary, or Vanessa Redgraves English rose, Sean Connery as an Indian army colonel, Michael York or Jacqueline Bisset, perhaps Lauren Bacall, Anthony Perkins or John Gielgud as the victims impassive butler? Finney spreads unease amongst them with subdued wit and finesse.
Arguably the most successful screen adaptation of a Christie novel, in addition to Bergmans Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Murder on the Orient Express achieved nominations for Best Actor, Screenplay, Photography, Costume Design and Music Score.
