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Poirot

  • TV Series
  • 1989–20131989–2013
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
44K
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POPULARITY
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery

The cases of eccentric, but sharp, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.The cases of eccentric, but sharp, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.The cases of eccentric, but sharp, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
44K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
288
21
  • Stars
    • David Suchet
    • Hugh Fraser
    • Philip Jackson
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  • Stars
    • David Suchet
    • Hugh Fraser
    • Philip Jackson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #151
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Ron Berglas and David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Hugh Fraser in Poirot (1989)
    Peter Blythe and Joanna Phillips-Lane in Poirot (1989)
    Peter Capaldi in Poirot (1989)
    David Morrissey and Jessica Chastain in Poirot (1989)
    Barbara Hershey, Eileen Atkins, Hugh Bonneville, Marie-Josée Croze, Serge Hazanavicius, Susanne Lothar, David Morrissey, David Suchet, Samuel West, Joseph Mawle, Jessica Chastain, Denis Ménochet, Brian J. Smith, Elena Satine, and Stanley Weber in Poirot (1989)
    Malcolm Terris in Poirot (1989)
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    David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Zoë Wanamaker in Poirot (1989)
    David Suchet and Zoë Wanamaker in Poirot (1989)
    David Suchet in Poirot (1989)

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    David Suchet
    David Suchet
    • Hercule Poirotas Hercule Poirot
    70 episodes70 eps • 1989–2013
    Hugh Fraser
    Hugh Fraser
    • Captain Hastingsas Captain Hastings…
    43 episodes43 eps • 1989–2013
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • Chief Inspector Jappas Chief Inspector Japp…
    40 episodes40 eps • 1989–2013
    Pauline Moran
    Pauline Moran
    • Miss Lemonas Miss Lemon
    32 episodes32 eps • 1989–2013
    David Yelland
    David Yelland
    • Georgeas George…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1989–2013
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Ariadne Oliveras Ariadne Oliver
    6 episodes6 eps • 2006–2013
    Richard Bebb
    • Newsreaderas Newsreader…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1989–1996
    George Little
    • Dickeras Dicker
    5 episodes5 eps • 1989–1994
    Phillip Manikum
    • Sergeantas Sergeant…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989
    Jona Jones
    • Police Constableas Police Constable…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Charlesas Charles…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–2013
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Donald Fraseras Donald Fraser…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–2005
    Barbara Barnes
    • Mrs Lesteras Mrs Lester…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–2001
    John Carson
    John Carson
    • Richard Abernethieas Richard Abernethie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–2006
    Richard Hope
    Richard Hope
    • Spenceas Spence…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2006–2008
    Richard Durden
    Richard Durden
    • Dr. Pritchardas Dr. Pritchard…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993–2006
    Sean Pertwee
    Sean Pertwee
    • Ronnie Oglanderas Ronnie Oglander…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–2013
    Beatie Edney
    Beatie Edney
    • Mary Cavendishas Mary Cavendish…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–2009
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    Storyline

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    This whodunit series based on Dame Agatha Christie's crime novels and short stories, was named after its star sleuth, Hercule Poirot (David Suchet), a famous former Belgian Policeman, who settled for good in London after the war, soon so famous as an infallible private detective that he becomes a society figure in his own right. In each episode, Poirot gets to solve a crime mystery, mostly murder(s), for a paying client or otherwise catching his attention, generally along with his faithful English sidekick Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser) and/or his Scotland yard "friendly rival" Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson). —KGF Vissers
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In preparation for the role, David Suchet read every book and short story in which Poirot appeared: "I had my file on one side of me and a pile of stories on the other side and day after day, week after week, I ploughed through most of Agatha Christie's novels about Hercule Poirot and wrote down characteristics until I had a file full of documentation of the character. And then it was my business not only to know what he was like, but to gradually become him."
    • Goofs
      The opening music and titles to Poirot together set the scene that these are tales from the 1930's. Towards the end of the titles, a stylised and complete Battersea Power Station is shown, which was built in two phases the second of which was not finished until the early 1950's.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Captain Hastings: I say, Poirot!

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits has Poirot disembark at a train station and bow to the viewer.
    • Connections
      Featured in There's Something About Christie... Murder Made Simple (2007)

    User reviews110

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    Top review
    Tres bonne!!
    David Suchet is absolutely the best Hercule Poirot I have ever seen. He personifies the Hercule in Agatha Christie's books perfectly. Also, Hugh Fraser (Hastings) and Philip Jackson (Japp) play their parts wonderfully. This show has a very good story line and each episode has a baffling mystery. If you are a mystery fan, I recommend this show to you. Make sure you look for it!
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    • Jun 30, 2000

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    • The Episodes seem to be out of order, what is the timeline?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Website - SonyLIV
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Agatha Christie's Poirot
    • Filming locations
      • Florin Court, Charterhouse Square, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Carnival Film & Television
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
      • Picture Partnership Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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