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Murder on the Orient Express
1974 128 min United Kingdom PG 18+
★8.0
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Sidney Lumet
🎭 Based on
«Murder on the Orient Express»
byAgatha Christie
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Description
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.
Budget:
$1.4M
US Gross:
$27.63M
Worldwide:
$35.7M
Starring
Albert Finney
Actor
Lauren Bacall
Actor
Martin Balsam
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1975
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Score for a Drama
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 1975
— Best Picture
BAFTA 1975
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1975
— Best Director
BAFTA 1975
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 1975
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1975
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 1975
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 1975
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
Key opinion
Sidney Lumet’s 1974 adaptation is widely regarded as a quintessential and faithful translation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery. While the film is celebrated for its prestigious ensemble cast and atmospheric direction, opinions on Albert Finney’s specific portrayal of Hercule Poirot remain polarized.
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as a highly faithful adaptation that preserves the intricacies of Christie’s original source material. | |
| Acting | The star-studded ensemble cast delivers convincing performances, with several actors receiving critical recognition for their roles. | |
| Direction | Sidney Lumet’s direction effectively builds suspense and creates a claustrophobic, romantic atmosphere within the train setting. | |
| Acting | Albert Finney’s interpretation of Poirot is divisive, with some viewers praising his bold, eccentric energy and others finding his volatile, choleric performance a departure from the character’s established literary temperament. |