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Evil Under the Sun

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
17K
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POPULARITY
5,357
383
Evil Under the Sun (1982)
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Trying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has... Read allTrying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has an alibi.Trying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has an alibi.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
17K
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POPULARITY
5,357
383
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    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay)
      • Agatha Christie(novel)
      • Barry Sandler(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Peter Ustinov
      • James Mason
      • Maggie Smith
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay)
      • Agatha Christie(novel)
      • Barry Sandler(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Peter Ustinov
      • James Mason
      • Maggie Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 117User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 3:01
    Trailer [OV]
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 21
    Video 28:32
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 21

    Photos303

    Jane Birkin in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    James Mason, Jane Birkin, Roddy McDowall, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, Peter Ustinov, Colin Blakely, Nicholas Clay, Sylvia Miles, and Denis Quilley in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Peter Ustinov in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Peter Ustinov in Death on the Nile (1978)
    James Mason, Jane Birkin, Roddy McDowall, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, Peter Ustinov, Colin Blakely, Nicholas Clay, Sylvia Miles, and Denis Quilley in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin and Peter Ustinov in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, Emily Hone, and Denis Quilley in Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    Jane Birkin and Peter Ustinov in Evil Under the Sun (1982)

    Top cast

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    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Hercule Poirot
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Odell Gardener
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Daphne Castle
    Colin Blakely
    Colin Blakely
    • Sir Horace Blatt
    Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin
    • Christine Redfern
    Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay
    • Patrick Redfern
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Rex Brewster
    Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles
    • Myra Gardener
    Denis Quilley
    Denis Quilley
    • Kenneth Marshall
    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Arlena Stuart Marshall
    Emily Hone
    • Linda Marshall
    John Alderson
    • Police Sergeant
    Paul Antrim
    • Police Inspector
    Cyril Conway
    • Police Surgeon
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Flewitt's Secretary
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
    • Flewitt
    Robert Dorning
    • Concierge
    Dimitri Andreas
    • Gino
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(screenplay)
      • Agatha Christie(novel) (uncredited)
      • Barry Sandler(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Peter Ustinov designed the bathing suit he wore in this movie.
    • Goofs
      In the film, Patrick Redfern was wearing swim briefs ("Speedos") on many occasions (suntanning on the beach, steering a motorboat with Myra Gardener on board), and it is suggested that, since the film was set in the 1930s or 1940s, that the male "overall" swimsuit was "norm", and the "Speedo" type suit was an anachronism. This is not true; by 1936 (after the Olympics) men started wearing one piece and much tighter fitting "Speedo" suits. The film is probably set before 1939 (the book was written in 1941), and by this time, fashionable and daring men would have worn this type of swimsuit, particularly to secluded getaways, such as the setting for the movie.
    • Quotes

      Daphne Castle: Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us... and wider.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits feature watercolors by British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson, who taught Prince Charles to paint. The titles for each actor feature an item of costume, prop or setting relevant to their character and those for the production team are similarly themed.
    • Alternate versions
      The BBC have edited two scenes from the film for broadcast. The first is the scene where Arlena Marshall is discussing the proposed show with the Gardners, after Odell tells her that it is called "It's Not Right, and It's Not Fair", Arlena's next line, "Sounds like a black man's left leg" has been cut. The second is in the scene where Kenneth Marshall reveals to his wife that he knows she booked Patrick Redfern into the hotel. Her response, "The bitch Daphne!", is also cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Quest for Fire/Union City/The Amateur/Evil Under the Sun (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      You're the Top
      Written by Cole Porter

      Arranged by John Dalby

      Sung by Diana Rigg

    User reviews117

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Absolutely terrific whodunit, by far one of the better Agatha Christies out there
    Death On the Nile is definitely the best of the Peter Ustinov outings, with its sumptuous scenery and costumes, fine performances and an overall successful attempt to do justice to the book. Evil Under the Sun is not quite as good, it does start off a little slow and it does drag in places. But other than that, it is a hugely enjoyable film that is in my opinion one of the better Agatha Christies out there.

    The scenery in this film is absolutely breathtaking as are the colourful costumes, captured perfectly by the magnificent cinematography. Arlena Marshall's dresses are amazing, and I admit when I first saw the movie I was like I want a dress like that. The soundtrack by Cole Porter is wonderful, and a real treat to the ears. One of the film's highlights was the song Arlena(marvellously played by Diana Rigg) sings, it somewhat reminded me of Marlene Dietrich.

    The film also benefits from a very clever plot, that is definitely among Agatha Christie's best. Throughout, it is beautifully constructed, with some clever and not at all confusing subplots. The dialogue is very inspiring, sometimes flowery and at other times witty. My favourites were the bitching of Arlena and Daphne Castle, they were so funny and original, and by far one of the highlights of the film. Another highlight was the final solution, a truly ingenious one, one of my favourite denouncements of all time.

    And what about the acting? Superb from all involved! Peter Ustinov while not looking exactly like Christie's dapper detective in the books seems to be enjoying himself enormously here and it really shows. As I've said already, I loved Diana Rigg as Arlena, quite frosty and very detestable in terms of character, but in terms of a truly talented actress like Rigg, it was a marvellous performance. Jane Birkin is great, as is Nicolas Clay, both of whom are under-appreciated actors and put everything into their characters. Other than Rigg, the other standout for me was Maggie Smith as Daphne. Then again, Smith never disappoints in anything she's in, and being one of my all-time favourite actresses, she gives one of her more understated performances here. James Mason was fine, though he could have done with more screen time.

    All in all, one or two minor flaws, but overall an absolutely terrific film. And I do admit, I prefer it over the David Suchet version. 8.5/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Oct 20, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Agatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun
    • Filming locations
      • Raixa Estate, Serra de Tramuntana, Bunyola, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
    • Production companies
      • EMI Films
      • Titan Productions
      • Mersham Productions Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,110,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,690,774
      • Mar 7, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,110,670
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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