A Very English Murder
Originally released in 1974. A Very English Murder is a mystery/tv movie film. directed by Samson Samsonov. With a runtime of 2h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Boris Ivanov, Aleksey Batalov, and Georgi Taratorkin
Synopsis
A classic detective story based on one of the best-loved Golden Age crime writers, Cyril Hare, novel "An English Murder" originally published in 1951. The setting of An English Murder seems, at first, to be a very conventional one. A group of family and friends come together for Christmas at a country house, Warbeck Hall. The house is owned by Lord Warbeck, a dying and impoverished peer who wants to be among loved ones for what he thinks will be his last Christmas. The holiday decorations are up and snow is falling fast outside. The guests range from the Lord's difficult son to a visiting Czech historian. There is, of course, a faithful butler and his ambitious daughter. But when the murders begin, there is nothing at all conventional about them - or the manner of their detection...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 45m
165 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Ivanov
as сэр Джулиус Уорбек
Aleksey Batalov
as Доктор Ботвинк
Georgi Taratorkin
as Роберт Уорбек
Irina Muravyova
as Сюзанна
Ivan Pereverzev
as Бриггс
Faime Jurno
as леди Камилла
Einari Koppel
as сержант Роджерс
Leonid Obolensky
as лорд Уорбек
Eugenija Pleskyte
as миссис Карстерс
Aleksandr Vigdorov
as секретарь Джулиуса Уорбека
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Very English Murder about?
A classic detective story based on one of the best-loved Golden Age crime writers, Cyril Hare, novel "An English Murder" originally published in 1951. The setting of An English Murder seems, at fir...
Who directed A Very English Murder?
A Very English Murder was directed by Samson Samsonov.
How long is A Very English Murder?
A Very English Murder has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
When was A Very English Murder released?
A Very English Murder was released on December 14, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Very English Murder?
The main cast of A Very English Murder includes Boris Ivanov, Aleksey Batalov, Georgi Taratorkin, Irina Muravyova, Ivan Pereverzev.