Director Kenneth Branagh Writers Michael Green Agatha Christie Stars Kenneth Branagh Penlope Cruz Willem Dafoe See production, box office & company info Watch on Freevee Watch Free on Freevee More Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Her authorised biography details that event in a complete quotation of a letter to her husband, which describes several passengers on her train who inspired both the plot and the characters in her novel, including an American, Mrs. Hilton, who inspired Mrs. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Scope (2.35:1), Pierre Paul Michel, the Conductor (as Jean Pierre Cassel), Ratchett, A wealthy American businessman is discovered dead, and the brilliant and beautifully mustachioed Hercule Poirot must solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again. WebMurder on the Orient Express is undoubtedly one of Agatha Christie's greatest mystery novels. An avalanche derails the train's engine, stranding the passengers. Crime Drama Mystery Poirot investigates the murder of a shady American businessman stabbed in his compartment on the Orient Express when it is blocked by a blizzard in Croatia. Mrs. Caroline Hubbard - Grandmother of Daisy Armstrong who is later revealed to be actress Linda Arden. John Brabourne, Ingrid Bergman and Albert Finney actually take the trouble to bother to act. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. She loved the idea and made the most of it. He presents the lone killer theory to the Yugoslavian police, allowing the others to leave on the train. Cassetti collected a significant ransom from the wealthy Armstrong family, then revealed that he had already killed the child. Nat Cohen claimed it was the first film completely financed by a British company to make the top of the weekly US box office charts in Variety. Summary & Analysis Chapters 13, Part one Chapters 45, Part one Chapters 68, Part one Chapter 13, Part two Chapters 46, Part two Interiors were filmed at Elstree Studios. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Debenham was Helena and Daisy's governess; Foscarelli was the Armstrongs' chauffeur and a suspect in the kidnapping; Masterman was Col. Armstrong's valet; Michel is Susanne's father and the person who procured the false second uniform; Hubbard is actually actress Linda Arden (Daisy's grandmother and Sonia and Helena's mother); Schmidt was the Armstrongs' cook; and Ohlsson was Daisy's nurse. I thought that a pitywhy shouldn't he?"[6]. [citation needed], Murder on the Orient Express grossed $102.8million in North America and $250million elsewhere for a worldwide total of $352.8million, against a production budget of $55million. EMI Films Ltd. Sound Mix: An all star cast aboard a luxuary train are questioned and suspected of a murder when one of the passengers who was already fearing for his life is found dead and all this seems to be releated to a child that was kidnapped and murdered years earlier. That finale where the clues are put together keeps you glued to the screen with every new beat. At the age of 84, Agatha Christie made her last public appearance at the royal premiere of the film in London. All the other passengers and Michel took turns stabbing Cassetti. Director Philip Martin Writers Agatha Christie Stewart Harcourt Stars David Suchet Tristan Shepherd Sam Crane See production, box office & company info Watch on In the train car are two other passengers: Colonel Arbuthnot, a British officer stationed in India, and Mary Debenham, a young English governess. Published in 1934, Murder on the Orient Express follows the Belgian detective Poirot, who had become a staple of her work by then. Arden acknowledges everything and offers to take responsibility as she was the mastermind. [28], A first look at the film and cast was released on May 3, 2017, in an exclusive article by Entertainment Weekly. A wealthy American businessman is discovered dead, and the brilliant and beautifully mustachioed Hercule Poirot must solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again. The story is updated to a contemporary setting, and four of the suspects (Hildegarde Schmidt, Cyrus Hardman, Edward Masterman and Greta Ohlsson) are deleted, as is Dr Constantine.[28]. Greta Ohlsson Daisy Armstrong's former nurse. The Princess claimed the Armstrongs' secretary's was a "Miss Freebody"; this is in fact Mary Debenham, freely associated from the well-known British department store (at that time known as "Debenhams and Freebody"). Poirot's timeline of passenger activities the night before indicates that Cassetti was murdered at about 1:15a.m., the time of the smashed watch and the scream. Cassetti had a Mafia colleague help him kidnap and kill Daisy, but then betrayed him and fled the country with the ransom money; he was only revealed on the eve of his partner's execution. The killers gather in his cabin and stab him one by one while he is drugged but awake, rather than stabbing him independently while he is unconscious. I fear that it would be redundant to go over the specifics of the site and situation of the murder. On vacation. The US title of Murder in the Calais Coach was used to avoid confusion with the 1932 Graham Greene novel Stamboul Train, which had been published in the United States as Orient Express.[6]. This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 15:43. With these and the evidence in mind, Poirot thinks about the case, going into a trance-like state. Murder on the Orient Express is Christies most famous work, with 3 movies based on it. The scenes of the train proceeding through Central Europe were filmed in the Jura Mountains on the then-recently closed railway line from Pontarlier to Gilley, with the scenes of the train stuck in snow being filmed in a cutting near Montbenot. In December 1935, when his transcontinental luxury train is stranded by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before, with a multitude of suspects. "[41] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone found that there were many dull moments and that the film was a needless remake. That night, Bianchi gives Poirot his compartment and shares a coach with Stavros Constantine, a Greek doctor. All rights reserved. In the end, according to Christie's husband, Sir Max Mallowan: "Agatha herself has always been allergic to the adaptation of her books by the cinema, but was persuaded to give a rather grudging appreciation to this one." WebDirected by Sidney Lumet and starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, the film was the 11th highest grossing film of the year. Hercule Poirot, the best detective in the world, decides to travel on the Orient Express. [7]:246247, Bergman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the portrayal. The train is stopped by a snowdrift between Vinkovci and Brod in Yugoslavia, and Poirot is awoken from sleep several times, once by a scream from Ratchett's cabin. Director Sidney Lumet Writers Agatha Christie Paul Dehn Anthony Shaffer Stars Albert Finney Lauren Bacall Ingrid Bergman "[10] The reference is to Chandler's criticism of Christie in his essay, The Simple Art of Murder. [8] Michael Green wrote the screenplay for a new film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express. WebFull Title: Murder on the Orient Express When Written: 1929-1933 Where Written: Istanbul, Turkey When Published: 1934 Literary Period: Golden Age of detective fiction Genre: Mystery Setting: A train car en route from Istanbul to Calais Climax: The revelation that all twelve passengers murdered Ratchett Antagonist: Mr. Ratchett, formerly Cassetti original, Release Date (Streaming): The second is that all the clues except the handkerchief and pipe cleaner were planted and that Michel and all the passengers in the coach, except Helena, stabbed Cassetti, acting as their own jury. The Times Literary Supplement of 11 January 1934 outlined the plot and concluded that "The little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble. The other passengers include: American widow Caroline Hubbard, American businessman Edward Ratchett, with his English manservant Edward Masterman and secretary/translator Hector MacQueen; elderly Russian Princess Natalia Dragomiroff and her German maid Hildegarde Schmidt; Hungarian diplomat Count Rudolf Andrenyi and his wife Elena; physician John Arbuthnot; Mary Debenham, a governess; Pilar Estravados, a Spanish missionary; Cuban-American car salesman Biniamino Marquez; and Gerhard Hardman, an Austrian university professor. Hubbard.[14]. Dame Agatha Christie had been quite displeased with some film adaptations of her works made in the 1960s, and accordingly was unwilling to sell any more film rights. But when an unpopular billionaire is murdered en route, Poirot takes up the case, and everyone on board the famous train is a suspect. Other passengers include American widow Caroline Hubbard; English governess Mary Debenham; Swedish missionary Greta Ohlsson; American businessman Samuel Ratchett, with his secretary/translator Hector MacQueen, and his English valet Edward Henry Masterman; Italian-American car salesman Antonio Foscarelli; Russian Princess Natalia Dragomiroff and her German maid Hildegarde Schmidt; Hungarian Count Rudolph Andrenyi and his wife Elena; English Colonel John Arbuthnot; American salesman Cyrus B. Hardman; and Greek medical doctor Stavros Constantine. You're almost there! Poirot is portrayed as significantly younger and less eccentric than Christie's detective, and is given a subplot involving a romantic relationship with Vera Rosakoff, who is loosely based on an infrequently recurring character of the same name. WebAn American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Its running time would have been around 67 minutes and it could have been a very respectable B-picture. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. It was first published in the United Kingdom by the Collins Crime Club on 1 January 1934. WebDirected by Sidney Lumet and starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, the film was the 11th highest grossing film of the year. The last scene also sets up Death on the Nile as a sequel. The film won nine awards in total and had an additional sixteen nominations in 1975. Other stars included Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall, and Ingrid Bergman, who won an Oscar for her role as Greta Ohlsson. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Murder on the Orient Express was released theatrically in the UK on 24 November 1974. WebBased on the novel by Agatha Christie, Branagh's colorful, fluid Murder on the Orient Express is a worthy companion to the book's previous big-screen adaptation, Sidney Lumet's 1974 version. David Suchet reprised the role of Hercule Poirot in "Murder on the Orient Express" (2010), a 90-minute movie-length episode of the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot co-produced by ITV Studios and WGBH-TV, adapted for the screen by Stewart Harcourt. Evidence indicates that Ratchett was murdered by one person, and Mrs Hubbard claims that a man had been in her compartment in the night. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. "[36] Blake Goble of Consequence of Sound said, "Handsomely staged, exceptionally well-cast, and reasonably faithful, Branagh has revived Murder on the Orient Express in a highly pleasing fashion. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering, Murder, intrigue, and a star-studded cast make this stylish production of. WebMurder on the Orient Express is undoubtedly one of Agatha Christie's greatest mystery novels. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! The morning after the train departs, Ratchett tries to secure Poirot's services as a bodyguard for $15,000 as he has received death threats. Hildegarde Schmidt Princess Dragomiroff's maid, formerly the Armstrongs' cook. "[8], The reviewer in The Guardian of 12 January 1934 noted that the murder would have been "perfect" (i.e. Susanne Michel is switched from Pierre Michel's daughter to his sister. [1][2] While in post-production, Branagh "was Skyped in from thousands of miles away" to watch Pfeiffer record an original song called "Never Forget" for the film's finale. WebMurder on the Orient Express is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. A thoroughly modernized and poorly received made-for-TV version starring Alfred Molina as Poirot was presented by CBS in 2001. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. I was mistaken.") In December 1935, when his transcontinental luxury train is stranded by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before, with a multitude of suspects. WebHaving concluded a case, detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) settles into what he expects will be a relaxing journey home aboard the Orient Express. At the age of 84, Agatha Christie made her last public appearance at the royal premiere of the film in London. "[7], In The New York Times Book Review of 4 March 1934, Isaac Anderson wrote, "The great Belgian detective's guesses are more than shrewd; they are positively miraculous. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. Discover more about each cast member The production was directed by Emily Mann, and starred Allan Corduner in the role of Hercule Poirot.[31]. In December 1935, when his transcontinental luxury train is stranded by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before, with a multitude of suspects. In the train car are two other passengers: Colonel Arbuthnot, a British officer stationed in India, and Mary Debenham, a young English governess. The only passengers not involved in the murder are Signor Bianchi and Dr. Constantine. A French maidservant named Paulette, wrongly suspected of complicity in the kidnapping, had also committed suicide to avoid being arrested, but was found innocent afterwards. Hercule Poirot, the best detective in the world, decides to travel on the Orient Express. The first suggests Cassetti's murder was a Mafia feud killing - an unknown man disguised himself as conductor, stabbed Ratchett/Cassetti, and discarded the uniform coat, with the undetected assailant escaping from the train through the snow. Cassetti, RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. Poirot challenges the passengers and Michel to shoot him with a confiscated gun to prevent him from exposing their plot; Bouc can lie, but Poirot, obsessed with truth and balance, cannot. Ratchett's true identity is revealed: he was John Cassetti, Daisy's kidnapper and murderer. The next morning, with the train still stalled, Bouc informs Poirot that Ratchett has been murdered and the murderer is still aboard, having no way to escape in the snow. Sidney Lumet, Producer: I wrote that he had the finest moustache in Englandand he didn't in the film. A murder is discovered, and Poirot's trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the case. [5], In the United States and Canada, Murder on the Orient Express was released alongside Daddy's Home 2, and was projected to gross around $20million from 3,341theaters in its opening weekend. There's a number of possible suspects, each with their own motives, and it's up to Poirot to figure out who is responsible. The film was a success at the box office, given its tight budget of $1.4 million,[10] earning $36 million in North America,[10][11] making it the 11th highest-grossing film of 1974. WebSummary. The uniform is later found, as is the red kimono in Poirot's own suitcase. The film was a commercial and critical success. The Orient Express, snowed up in Yugoslavia, provides the ideal 'closed' set-up for a classic-style exercise in detection, as well as an excuse for an international cast-list. Hubbard rings her bell and tells Michel a man passed through her room. Added was a direct link for Poirot to the Armstrong kidnappingbefore Sonia's death, John Armstrong wrote to Poirot for help. After the train gets stuck in a snowdrift, a nasty American named Edward Ratchett is murdered, stabbed 12 times. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! The book was made into a 1974 movie directed by Sidney Lumet and produced by John Brabourne and Richard B. Goodwin; it was a critical and commercial hit. Although the train is fully booked, Poirot obtains a second-class berth through the intervention of friend, fellow Belgian, and fellow passenger Monsieur Bouc, director of the train operator Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL). After the train gets stuck in a snowdrift, a nasty American named Edward Ratchett is murdered, stabbed 12 times. Murder on the Orient Express is a 1974 British mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, produced by John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin, and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. Anthony Shaffer, Release Date (Theaters): Bell, Brian, "Can film-makers Carry On?". The point and click computer game Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express was released in November 2006 for Windows and expanded on Agatha Christie's original story with a new playable central character as Hercule Poirot (voiced by David Suchet) is ill and recovering in his train compartment. [30] The film was released on digital HD on February 20, 2018, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray, DVD and Blu-ray on February 27, 2018. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. [35] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. Poirot flatters the Princess's maid, Schmidt, by noting how fine a cook she is, throwing her off. The film is the fourth screen adaptation of Christie's novel, following the 1974 film, a 2001 TV film version, and a 2010 episode of the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot. [19][20] In November 2016, Penlope Cruz joined the cast. This version was abridged from the book version (losing some 25% of the text), was without chapter divisions, and named the Russian princess as Dragiloff instead of Dragomiroff. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter An earlier adaptation could have interfered with plans to produce this terrifically entertaining super-valentine to a kind of whodunit that may well be one of the last fixed points in our inflationary universe. Although both the murder plot and the solution verge upon the impossible, Agatha Christie has contrived to make them appear quite convincing for the time being, and what more than that can a mystery addict desire? The film won nine awards in total and had an additional sixteen nominations in 1975. Summary Read our full plot summary and analysis of Murder on the Orient Express, scene by scene break-downs, and more. 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Murder on the Orient Express is Christies most famous work, with 3 movies based on it. "[9], Robert Barnard said that this novel was "The best of the railway stories. Heini Gbel[de] played the role of Poirot. Advertisements in the back pages of the UK first editions of The Listerdale Mystery, Why Didn't They Ask Evans, and Parker Pyne Investigates claimed that Murder on the Orient Express had proven to be Christie's best-selling book to date and the best-selling book published in the Collins Crime Club series. The second, more complex and far-reaching solution links all the suspects in the coach to the Armstrong case. "[37] Trace Thurman of Bloody Disgusting gave the film three and a half skulls and said, "For those looking for an involving murder mystery that is respectful of its source material and filled with an all-star cast, look no further than Murder on the Orient Express. Agatha Christie, Poirot and Bouc investigate the other passengers as repairs begin. In the United States, it was published on 28 February 1934, under the title of Murder in the Calais Coach, by Dodd, Mead and Company. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. Director Kenneth Branagh Writers Michael Green Agatha Christie Stars Kenneth Branagh Penlope Cruz Willem Dafoe See production, box office & company info Watch on Freevee Watch Free on Freevee More 20th Century Fox announced the project in December 2013. Bergman won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the film received five other nominations at the 47th Academy Awards: Best Actor (Finney), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Costume Design. A lot of actresses would have hesitated over that. A wealthy American businessman is discovered dead, and the brilliant and beautifully mustachioed Hercule Poirot must solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again. Club rated the film a C+ and complained that Branagh's "erratic directionmore interested in cut glass and overhead shots than in suspicions and uncertaintiesbungles both the perfect puzzle logic of the crime and its devious solution. In December 1935, Hercule Poirot, having solved a case for a British Army garrison in Jordan, is due to travel to London on the Orient Express from Istanbul and encounters his old friend Signor Bianchi, a director of the company that owns the line who offers him a compartment. [12], On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 40 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. Bergman was initially offered the role of Princess Dragomiroff, but instead requested to play Greta Ohlsson. WebThe first adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express was the award-winning 1974 film featuring an all-star cast and Albert Finney as Poirot. He had the finest moustache in Englandand he did n't in the murder to! 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