Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0013131162233
Format: Color, Letterboxed, Original recording remastered, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageFrenchOriginal LanguageGermanOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Release Date: February 27, 2001
Running Time: 140 minutes
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: October 06, 1978

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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




Rating: - USTINOV INHABITS POIROT
Perhaps the fictional characterization that dominates most people's memories of Ustinov is his take on Agatha Christie's Inspector Poirot.

The debut and best of his several incarnations of the fussy Belgian sleuth is here in the star-studded DEATH ON THE NILE. Can he identify the killer of a newlywed found murdered during a cruise of elegant vacationers before the ship of clues docks?

When Rosalind Hicks, author Christie's daughter fist saw actor Ustinov, she said, ... Read More

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Rating: - And the Campiness Sails On....
All-star cast chews up the scenery in over-the-top adaptation of classic Agatha Christie whodunit about a series of murders aboard a Nile pleasure cruise. Maggie Smith fares best as Bette Davis's long-suffering traveling companion; but, the usually delightful Angela Lansbury quickly becomes an embarrassment as a sex-obsessed, booze-sodden romance novelist -- you actually feel physical relief when a bullet to the forehead stops her babbling. Still, it doesn't take long to get the feeling that the ... Read More

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Rating: - Loved it when it came out and love it more now.
Wonderfully fun "who dunnit" with a great cast and magnificent scenery. It made me want to break out our Clue game. Hey, there's an idea for Hasbro! They could publish themed versions of their Clue game and release them with re-released Classic Mystery Movie DVDs.

I hope they give me a royalty. LOL

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Rating: - Sheer joy
Agatha Christie and Peter Ustinov are real geniuses. The élan of Peter Ustinov, his utmost British attitude, as well as David Niven's, make the film a dear one. I enjoyed every second of it. Besides, the plot developed by Agatha Christie is very exciting. The film, with those views of Egypt is a plus more. The performances, Angela Lansbury's for example is delightful. Bette Davis is a grande dame. I do recommend this film. If you want to spend a delicious time, please watch this movie. Follow the ... Read More

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Rating: - Amazing acting & costumes
An absolute wonder. I had forgotten how wonderful acting & brilliant sets & costumes could add to imagination.

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