Death on the Nile (1978)
Everyone can agree that David Suchet is the best Hercule Poirot. Ever. Yes, Albert Finny was very good in Murder on the Orient Express, but Agatha Christie’s creation is truly captured in David Suchet’s 14-year series that adapted every one of Poirot’s detective adventures.
That being said, I absolutely love the 1978 version of Death on the Nile. Peter Ustinov plays the famous Belgian detective, and although he isn’t my favorite, the supporting cast more than makes up for it. David Niven, Mia Farrow, Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, Lois Chiles, Jack Warden, Angela Lansbury, Jon Finch, and Jane Birkin add to this fantastically lush, unforgettable murder mystery.
Ustinov is on vacation, taking a cruise on the Nile River. He meets and observes the previously listed supporting cast, and there’s an obvious tension in the air. I won’t tell you any more about the plot, but since it is an Agatha Christie mystery, you should expect a murder. The acting, on-location filming, and perfectly paced script makes this film a real classic. David Niven plays the Hastings-type sidekick, and he’s perfectly handsome, debonair, and brave. The scene where he battles a rattlesnake is one of my favorites! I also love Mia Farrow, and she gives a wonderful performance opposite Lois Chiles, her costar from The Great Gatsby.
Death on the Nile is one of my all-time favorite whodunnit movies. If you haven’t seen this classic yet, and you like mysteries or detective stories, pick up a copy this weekend. You’ll love it!
Kiddy warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to some upsetting content, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Juhi Thaker" for posting!
More Mia Farrow movies here!
More David Niven movies here!
More Maggie Smith movies here!
That being said, I absolutely love the 1978 version of Death on the Nile. Peter Ustinov plays the famous Belgian detective, and although he isn’t my favorite, the supporting cast more than makes up for it. David Niven, Mia Farrow, Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, Lois Chiles, Jack Warden, Angela Lansbury, Jon Finch, and Jane Birkin add to this fantastically lush, unforgettable murder mystery.
Ustinov is on vacation, taking a cruise on the Nile River. He meets and observes the previously listed supporting cast, and there’s an obvious tension in the air. I won’t tell you any more about the plot, but since it is an Agatha Christie mystery, you should expect a murder. The acting, on-location filming, and perfectly paced script makes this film a real classic. David Niven plays the Hastings-type sidekick, and he’s perfectly handsome, debonair, and brave. The scene where he battles a rattlesnake is one of my favorites! I also love Mia Farrow, and she gives a wonderful performance opposite Lois Chiles, her costar from The Great Gatsby.
Death on the Nile is one of my all-time favorite whodunnit movies. If you haven’t seen this classic yet, and you like mysteries or detective stories, pick up a copy this weekend. You’ll love it!
Kiddy warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to some upsetting content, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Juhi Thaker" for posting!
More Mia Farrow movies here!
More David Niven movies here!
More Maggie Smith movies here!
Hot Toasty Rag Nominations:
Best Picture of 1978
Best Director: John Guillermin
Best Supporting Actress: Angela Lansbury
Best Dramatic Screenplay
Best Musical Score: Nino Rota