Poirot (TV Series)
The Mystery of the Spanish Chest (1991)
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- TV-14
- 50min
- Crime, Drama
- 17 Feb 1991
- TV Episode
Poirot is asked to protect a woman from her violent husband, but events take a turn when the husband soon becomes the victim of a gruesome murder.
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| David Suchet | ... |
Hercule Poirot
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| Hugh Fraser | ... |
Captain Hastings
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| Philip Jackson | ... |
Chief Inspector Japp
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| John McEnery | ... |
Colonel Curtiss
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| Caroline Langrishe | ... |
Marguerite Clayton
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| Pip Torrens | ... |
Major Rich
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| Malcolm Sinclair | ... |
Edward Clayton
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Antonia Pemberton | ... |
Lady Chatterton
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| Peter Copley | ... |
Burgoyne
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Sam Smart | ... |
Smithy
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Edward Clayton | ... |
Rouse
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Metin Yenal | ... |
Umpire
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| Richard Cawte | ... |
Young Officer
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| Victoria Scarborough | ... |
Party Dancer
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Christopher Lamb | ... |
Party Dancer
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Melissa Wilson | ... |
Maid
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Andy Mulligan | ... |
Reporter
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| Clem Davies | ... |
Reporter
(as Clem Davis)
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Roger Kemp | ... |
Doctor
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John Noble | ... |
Rigoletto
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Catherine Bott | ... |
Gilda
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Military Club Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Andrew Grieve | ||
Written by
| Anthony Horowitz | ... | (dramatized by) |
| Agatha Christie | ... | (short story "The Mystery of the Spanish Chest") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Brian Eastman | ... | producer |
| Nick Elliott | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Chris O'Dell | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Andrew McClelland | ||
Editorial Department
| Derek Bain | ... | supervising editor |
Casting By
| Rebecca Howard | ||
Production Design by
| Rob Harris | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Wenham | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carlotta Barrow | ||
Costume Design by
| Robin Fraser-Paye | ... | (as Robin Fraser Paye) |
Makeup Department
| Kate Bower | ... | makeup artist |
| Janis Gould | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Patricia Kirkman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Kieron Phipps | ... | production manager |
| Donald Toms | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Adam Goodman | ... | assistant director |
| Simon Hinkly | ... | assistant director |
| Gilly Raddings | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Mickey Lennon | ... | property master (as Micky Lennon) |
| Peter MacFarlan | ... | production buyer (as Peter McFarlan) |
| Les Peach | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Richard Finney | ... | sound assistant (as Richie Finney) |
| Peter Glossop | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Lennard | ... | dubbing |
| Mike Murr | ... | dubbing |
| Rupert Scrivener | ... | dubbing |
| Martin Trevis | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Arthur Howell | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Alcorn | ... | camera operator (as Steven Alcorn) |
| Ashley Bond | ... | clapper/loader |
| John Etherington | ... | grip |
| Hugh Fairs | ... | focus puller |
| John Humphrey | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nigel Egerton | ... | wardrobe |
| Dougie Hawkes | ... | costumer |
| Michael Price | ... | assistant costume designer |
| John Scott | ... | wardrobe |
| Vernon White | ... | wardrobe |
| Kirsten Wing | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Nigel Gostelow | ... | locations |
| Scott Rowlatt | ... | locations |
Music Department
| Christopher Gunning | ... | composer: theme music |
| Fiachra Trench | ... | composer: incidental music |
| Mark Tucker | ... | assistant music scoring engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Clive Exton | ... | script consultant |
| Sheila Wilson | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| John Beharrell | ... | accounts |
| Penelope Forrester | ... | accounts |
| Pat Gavin | ... | titles |
| Monica Rogers | ... | production coordinator |
| Natasha Wellesley | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Carnival Film & Television
- ITV Productions
- London Weekend Television (LWT)
- Picture Partnership Productions
Distributors
- France Régions 3 (FR3) (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Elephant Films (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Eén (2008) (Belgium) (tv)
- FS Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- France 2 (FR2) (2007) (France) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (2008) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (1996) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- France 3 (1997) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Imavision Distribution (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- TV Breizh (2014) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2021) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (2003) (Monaco) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2005) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2022) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Carnival Film & Television (developed for television by)
- The Grip House (grip equipment by)
- Samuelson Lighting (lighting & generators by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Lady Chatterton asks for Poirot's assistance when she comes to fear for the safety of her friend, Marguerite Clayton. Specifically, she is convinced that Marguerite's husband Edward Clayton, known for his violent temper, will kill her. Poirot is invited to a party in order to meet Clayton, but he never shows up. The next day, Poirot finds himself being interviewed by Inspector Japp when Edward Clayton's body is found hidden in an elaborate Spanish chest located in the same room as the party the previous evening. When Marguerite's friend Major Rich is arrested for the murder, Poirot correctly deduces the true nature of the crime and the identity of the culprit. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Edward Clayton (Malcolm Sinclair) is the name of one of the characters in this episode. Edward Clayton is also the name of the actor who plays Rouse. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei See more » |
| Quotes |
Hercule Poirot:
Firstly, I am not a 'bloody little Frog!' I am a bloody little Belgian! See more » |