Death on the Nile
"A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case."
Originally released in 1978. Death on the Nile is a mystery film. directed by John Guillermin. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, and Lois Chiles
Synopsis
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (875 votes)
Budget
$7.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.6M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
Jane Birkin
as Louise Bourget
Lois Chiles
as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle
Bette Davis
as Marie Van Schuyler
Mia Farrow
as Jacqueline de Bellefort
Jon Finch
as James Ferguson
Olivia Hussey
as Rosalie Otterbourne
I.S. Johar
as Mr. Choudhury
George Kennedy
as Andrew Pennington
Angela Lansbury
as Salome Otterbourne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,920,000
- Revenue
- $14,560,084
Production Companies
- Mersham Productions
- EMI Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death on the Nile about?
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.
Who directed Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile was directed by John Guillermin.
How long is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Death on the Nile released?
Death on the Nile was released on September 29, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death on the Nile?
The main cast of Death on the Nile includes Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow.
Is Death on the Nile worth watching?
Death on the Nile has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 875 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.