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Murder on the Orient Express

English • 1974 • 2h 8m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Thriller

Synopsis

In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.

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Starring Wendy Hiller
Position 6
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Additions: December 2019
Position 38

Credits

Crew

DirectorSidney Lumet

WriterPaul Dehn

CinematographerGeoffrey Unsworth

ComposerRichard Rodney Bennett

EditorAnne V. Coates

ProducerRichard Goodwin, John Brabourne

Cast

Albert Finneyas Hercule Poirot

Lauren Bacallas Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard

Martin Balsamas Signor Bianchi

Ingrid Bergmanas Greta Ohlson

Sean Conneryas Colonel Arbuthnot

Anthony Perkinsas Hector MacQueen

Jean-Pierre Casselas Pierre Paul Michel

Wendy Hilleras Prinzessin Dragomiroff

Vanessa Redgraveas Mary Debenham

Jacqueline Bissetas Countess Andrenyi

John Gielgudas Mr. Beddoes

Richard Widmarkas Mr. Ratchett

Michael Yorkas Count Andrenyi

Colin Blakelyas Mr. Cyrus Hardman

Rachel Robertsas Hildegarde Schmidt

George Coulourisas Doctor

Denis Quilleyas Foscarelli

Vernon Dobtcheffas Concierge

Jeremy Lloydas A.D.C.

John Moffattas Chief Attendant

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