Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie that has been adapted into multiple films, including a 1978 British film and a 2022 film directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Death on the Nile is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie that has been adapted into multiple films, including a 1978 British film and a 2022 film directed by Kenneth Branagh. Both adaptations follow detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder aboard a Nile river cruise.
Origin
Death on the Nile began as Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel, which established the basic murder-mystery setup later used by film adaptations.
1978 film adaptation
The 1978 British film was directed by John Guillermin and starred Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot. Its cast also included Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, David Niven, and others. The film won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
2022 film adaptation
Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in the 2022 adaptation, written by Michael Green. It features an ensemble cast and was released by 20th Century Studios on February 11, 2022. The 2022 film is a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and the second installment in Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot film series.
Reception and awards
The 1978 film received notable recognition for costume design, winning an Academy Award. The 2022 film received mixed reviews and grossed $137.3 million worldwide.
Key facts
- The story centres on a murder committed during a Nile river cruise.
- The original source material is Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel of the same name.
- The 1978 film stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot and won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
- The 2022 film is a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and the second installment in Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot film series.
- The 2022 film was released in the UK and US on February 11, 2022.
The 2022 film was released in Canada through Disney’s distribution network, and both film adaptations are part of the widely circulated Agatha Christie screen canon familiar to Canadian audiences.[2][3]
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077413/Supports: Plot summary and basic identification of the 1978 film.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(2022_film)Supports: 2022 film credits, release date, cast, sequel status, and box office.
- 20th Century Studios — https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/death-on-the-nileSupports: 2022 film release date, runtime, rating, premise, director, and cast.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7657566/Supports: 2022 film title, rating, runtime, and plot summary.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film)Supports: 1978 film director, cast, setting, and award.
- Agatha Christie Ltd. — https://www.agathachristie.com/film-and-tv/death-on-the-nile-1978Supports: 1978 film synopsis, Peter Ustinov’s first portrayal of Poirot, cast, and award.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/death_on_the_nileSupports: 1978 film synopsis, director, screenwriter, rating, genre, and release date.