"Agatha Christie: Poirot" Death on the Nile (2004)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Andy Wilson

Writers:

Agatha Christie (novel)
Kevin Elyot (screenplay) ...

TV Series:

"Agatha Christie: Poirot" (1989)

Original Air Date:

12 April 2004 (Season 9, Episode 3)

Genre:

Drama | Mystery | Crime | Thriller

Plot:

A wealthy British heiress honeymooning on a Nile cruise ship is stalked by a former friend, whose boyfriend she had stolen before making him her new husband.

Plot Keywords:

Egypt | Hercule Poirot | Murder | Detective | French Maid

Cast

David Suchet	...	Hercule Poirot
James Fox	...	Colonel Race
Emma Griffiths Malin	...	Jacqueline De Bellefort (as Emma Malin)
JJ Feild	...	Simon Doyle
Emily Blunt	...	Linnet Ridgeway-Doyle
Judy Parfitt	...	Miss Van Schuyler
Daisy Donovan	...	Cornelia Robson
Barbara Flynn	...	Mrs. Allerton
Daniel Lapaine	...	Tim Allerton
David Soul	...	Andrew Pennington
Frances de la Tour	...	Salome Otterbourne (as Frances De La Tour)
Zoe Telford	...	Rosalie Otterbourne
Alastair Mackenzie	...	Mr.Ferguson
Steve Pemberton	...	Dr. Bessner
George Yiasoumi	...	Cruise Manager

Runtime:

Finland:98 min | USA:97 min (DVD)

Country:

UK

Language:

Italian | English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Netherlands:6 | UK:12

Filming Locations:

Eltham Palace, Court Road, Eltham, London, England, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Trivia:

Elliott Gould was asked to play Andrew Pennington.

Quotes:

Hercule Poirot: Has life been unfair to you mademoiselle?
Rosalie Otterbourne: You've met my mother.

Movie Connections:

Version of Death on the Nile (1978)

Love Murder and Betrayal

David Suchet returns to the small screen as Agatha Christies, Hercule Poirot, in a dramatically glamorised version of Death On The Nile.

Following her betrayal to her friend Jacqueline De Bellefort (Emma Malin). Linnet Ridgeway Doyle (Emily Blunt) a beautiful young American heiress, and the husband she entranced, honeymoon in Egypt, closely followed by a devastated Jacqueline, hell bent on reclaiming the love she and Linnets new husband Simon (JJ Feild) used to have. When Linnet is found shot dead in her cabin, aboard a luxury cruise liner, there is no shortage of suspects. Her husband who stands to gain her fortune. Jacqueline, for the betrayal Linnet did to her when they were friends. Andrew Pennington, (David Soul) the American trustee who found himself in a spot of bother upon Linnets sudden marriage. And the mysterious passenger whose father was ruined by Linnets fathers irresponsibleness at the stock market.

As the clues begin to unfurl, Poirot discovers that nearly everyone aboard the liner have secrets to hide. Colonel Race (James Fox) replaces Captain Hastings as Poirots crime busting partner. As they close in two more murders the reason behind Linnets murder becomes all the more important to solve. With an all star cast including Alistair McKenzie, Barbara Flynn, Zoe Telford, Daisy Donovan, and Frances De La Tour. Death On The Nile is truly a magical rework. With beautiful scenery and enchanting views over the Pyramids and Deserts, you can enjoy the beauty of Egypt without leaving the country.