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Overview

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7.3/10   11,095 votes
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Director:
Sidney Lumet
Writer:
Paul Dehn (screenplay)
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Release Date:
24 marraskuu 1974 (USA) more
Tagline:
The greatest cast of suspicious characters ever involved in murder. more
Plot:
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations more
User Comments:
I love this movie! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express (UK) (complete title)
Idän pikajunan arvoitus (Finland) [fi]
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Runtime:
128 min
Country:
UK
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
G.W. Films more

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Trivia:
An 84-year-old Agatha Christie attended the movie premiere in November of 1974. It was the only film adaptation in her lifetime that she was completely satisfied with. In particular, she felt that Albert Finney's performance came closest to her idea of Poirot. She died fourteen months later, on January 12, 1976 more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The British officer who escorts Poirot on the ferry thanks him for saving the honor of the British garrison in Jordan. The Kingdom of Jordan did not exist until 1946. In 1935 it was the Emirate of Transjordan. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Ferry conductor: Your ticket, please.
Mary Debenham: Oh, yes.
Ferry conductor: Welcome aboard, Miss Debenham.
Mary Debenham: Thank you.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Film Geek (2005) more
Soundtrack:
On the Good Ship Lollipop more

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22 out of 37 people found the following comment useful:-
I love this movie!, 2 February 2000
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Author: Andy Sandfoss from Cold Spring, KY

There isn't a single wasted minute of film here - Sydney Lumet is brilliant in this regard. Albert Finney is perfect, not a missed note - he IS Hercule Poirot, for as long as we in the audience want him to be! The supporting performances are all right on the mark, neither overplayed nor underplayed. And the twist ending is delivered in a manner that would make Agatha Christie jealous. Bravo to all concerned!

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