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The Mystery of the Blue Train

  • Episode aired Dec 11, 2005
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 34m
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7.5/10
2.3K
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David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice.Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice.Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.3K
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  • Director
    • Hettie Macdonald
  • Writers
    • Agatha Christie(novel)
    • Guy Andrews(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Suchet
    • James D'Arcy
    • Alice Eve
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hettie Macdonald
  • Writers
    • Agatha Christie(novel)
    • Guy Andrews(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Suchet
    • James D'Arcy
    • Alice Eve
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    • 38User reviews
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    James D'Arcy in Poirot (1989)
    James D'Arcy and Jaime Murray in Poirot (1989)
    The Mystery of the Blue Train

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    David Suchet
    David Suchet
    • Hercule Poirotas Hercule Poirot
    James D'Arcy
    James D'Arcy
    • Derek Ketteringas Derek Kettering
    Alice Eve
    Alice Eve
    • Lenoxas Lenox
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Knightonas Knighton
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Ada Masonas Ada Mason
    Tom Harper
    Tom Harper
    • Corkyas Corky
    Jane How
    • Lady at Ballas Lady at Ball
    Samuel James
    Samuel James
    • Stewardas Steward
    Helen Lindsay
    Helen Lindsay
    • Sister Rosaliaas Sister Rosalia
    Oliver Milburn
    Oliver Milburn
    • La Rocheas La Roche
    Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray
    • Ruth Ketteringas Ruth Kettering
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • Inspector Cauxas Inspector Caux
    Etela Pardo
    • Doloresas Dolores
    Georgina Rylance
    Georgina Rylance
    • Katherineas Katherine
    Josette Simon
    Josette Simon
    • Mirelle Milesias Mirelle Milesi
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Lady Tamplinas Lady Tamplin
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Rufus Van Aldinas Rufus Van Aldin
    Andy Callaghan
    • Champagne Waiteras Champagne Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Hettie Macdonald
    • Writers
      • Agatha Christie(novel)
      • Guy Andrews(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hercule Poirot mentions at the end that he has never traveled on the Orient Express, raising viewer expectations of his most famous case, "Murder on the Orient Express."
    • Goofs
      When the train travels from Marseille to Nice it is shown travelling west instead of east and then arrives at the westbound platform in Nice (with an impossible view of the sea).
    • Quotes

      Rufus Van Aldin: [Introducing himself] Mr. Poirot, Rufus Van Aldin. I'm in oil... figuratively speaking.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Nice Work If You Can Get It
      (uncredited)

      Music by George Gershwin

      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

      [heard at night club]

    User reviews38

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    Top review
    6/10
    Uneven and sometimes hard to follow but gorgeously filmed with a good script and performances
    I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it was very gripping, very compelling and fun. Story wise, this adaptation of The Mystery of the Blue Train is disappointing, the plot changes are a great many and some parts were rather hard to follow. Plus I found some of the final solution on the contrived side, and the direction flawed. Flaws aside, the locations, scenery, photography, costumes and sets are gorgeous and picturesque and the train itself is imposing. The music has real flair to it as well, the script has its amusing and thoughtful moments and I thought the acting in general was fine. David Suchet of course is exceptional, and Elliot Gould is good as Rufus. James D'Arcy is very handsome and acts well, the character of Derek Kettering is rather unlikeable at first, but later you believe that he is innocent. Georgina Rylance is sweet and alluring as Katherine, Lindsay Duncan is delightful and Jaime Murray is attractive enough as Ruth. I was not a fan though of Nicholas Farrell's Knighton, the character I felt wasn't developed that well and Farrell couldn't seem to do anything with it. Overall, an uneven adaptation but in terms of production values and some good performances it is worth seeing. 6.5/10 Bethany Cox
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    • May 21, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Filming locations
      • Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Granada
      • A+E Networks
      • Agatha Christie
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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