As Poirot begins interviewing everyone on the train, he discovers MacQueen is directly involved as he knows about the Armstrong note and believed it was destroyed and that Hubbard believes the murderer was in her cabin. [7] The film grossed over $351million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of the cast and production values, but some criticism for the screenplay and for not adding anything new to previous adaptations. Hildegarde Schmidt Princess Dragomiroff's maid, formerly the Armstrongs' cook. "As soon as we added it on to the end of the film, it joined seamlessly and gave a moment of reflection and consideration that the film needed and wanted," said Branagh. The Orient Express, snowed up in Yugoslavia, provides the ideal 'closed' set-up for a classic-style exercise in detection, as well as an excuse for an international cast-list. According to one report, Christie gave approval because she liked the previous films of the producers, Romeo and Juliet and Tales of Beatrix Potter. In December 1935, when his transcontinental luxury train is stranded by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before, with a multitude of suspects. Poirot challenges the passengers and Michel to shoot him with a confiscated gun to prevent him from exposing their plot; Bouc can lie, but Poirot, obsessed with truth and balance, cannot. The other passengers are American widow Harriet Belinda Hubbard; English governess Mary Debenham; Swedish missionary Greta Ohlsson; American businessman Samuel Ratchett, with his secretary/translator Hector McQueen and English valet Edward Beddoes; Italian-American car salesman Antonio ("Gino") Foscarelli; elderly Russian Princess Natalia Dragomiroff and her German maid Hildegarde Schmidt; Hungarian Count Rudolf Andrenyi and his wife Elena; British Indian Army Colonel John Arbuthnott; and American theatrical agent Cyrus Hardman. Mary Debenham A governess returning from Baghdad who was formerly Daisy Armstrong's governess. An innocent, but perhaps loose-lipped, maid employed by Lindbergh's parents was suspected of involvement in the crime. Agatha Christie, [22] In January 2017, Willem Dafoe and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo joined the cast with the latter replacing Pea, who had dropped out of the project. Hercule Poirot, the best detective in the world, decides to travel on the Orient Express. I fear that it would be redundant to go over the specifics of the site and situation of the murder. John Moffatt starred as Poirot in a five-part BBC Radio 4 adaptation by Michael Bakewell, directed by Enyd Williams, and originally broadcast from 28 December 1992 1 January 1993. Other stars included Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall, and Ingrid Bergman, who won an Oscar for her role as Greta Ohlsson. When a murder occurs on the train on which he's travelling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Hardman reveals he is, in fact, a Pinkerton detective hired as a bodyguard by Cassetti. After being harshly interrogated by police, she committed suicide. More evidence is found, including a bloodstained handkerchief, and, in Mrs Hubbard's compartment, the button of a conductor's uniform. When Nat Cohen, chairman of EMI Films, and producer John Brabourne attempted to get her approval for this film, they felt it necessary to have Lord Mountbatten of Burma (of the British royal family and also Brabourne's father-in-law) help them broach the subject. Whoever had answered the conductor was not Ratchett, as Ratchett did not speak French. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. In the train car are two other passengers: Colonel Arbuthnot, a British officer stationed in India, and Mary Debenham, a young English governess. Mills, Nancy. With these and the evidence in mind, Poirot thinks about the case, going into a trance-like state. WebThe first adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express was the award-winning 1974 film featuring an all-star cast and Albert Finney as Poirot. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. That being said, Finney's Poirot is delightful. The last scene also sets up Death on the Nile as a sequel. Summary & Analysis Chapters 13, Part one Chapters 45, Part one Chapters 68, Part one Chapter 13, Part two Chapters 46, Part two Cyrus Hardman an ex-American Policeman who was in love with Daisy's French nurse, who committed suicide after Daisy was killed. Mono, Aspect Ratio: Debenham wore the kimono, and Arbuthnot stabbed Hubbard without endangering her life, to convince Poirot of a lone killer. Bergman won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the film received five other nominations at the 47th Academy Awards: Best Actor (Finney), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Costume Design. Lumet went to Sean Connery first, who admitted that he had been "stupidly flattered" by Lumet saying that if you get the biggest star, the rest will come along. A murder is discovered, and Poirot's trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the case. "[37] Trace Thurman of Bloody Disgusting gave the film three and a half skulls and said, "For those looking for an involving murder mystery that is respectful of its source material and filled with an all-star cast, look no further than Murder on the Orient Express. "[7], In The New York Times Book Review of 4 March 1934, Isaac Anderson wrote, "The great Belgian detective's guesses are more than shrewd; they are positively miraculous. [58] On November 20, 2017, 20th Century Fox announced that a sequel, Death on the Nile, based on the 1937 novel of the same name, was in active development, with Michael Green, screenwriter of the first film, returning to write the screenplay. I thought that a pitywhy shouldn't he?"[6]. WebRunning Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes (including a 15 Minute Intermission) Its 1934, just after midnight, and a snowstorm has stopped the opulent Orient Express sleeper train in its tracks. In the United States, it was published on 28 February 1934,[1][2] under the title of Murder in the Calais Coach, by Dodd, Mead and Company. Coming Soon, Regal Debenham was Helena and Daisy's governess; Foscarelli was the Armstrongs' chauffeur and a suspect in the kidnapping; Masterman was Col. Armstrong's valet; Michel is Susanne's father and the person who procured the false second uniform; Hubbard is actually actress Linda Arden (Daisy's grandmother and Sonia and Helena's mother); Schmidt was the Armstrongs' cook; and Ohlsson was Daisy's nurse. WebAn American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. At the age of 84, Agatha Christie made her last public appearance at the royal premiere of the film in London. Poirot is portrayed as significantly younger and less eccentric than Christie's detective, and is given a subplot involving a romantic relationship with Vera Rosakoff, who is loosely based on an infrequently recurring character of the same name. In the train car are two other passengers: Colonel Arbuthnot, a British officer stationed in India, and Mary Debenham, a young English governess. Only minor changes were made for the film: Masterman was renamed Beddoes, the dead maid was named Paulette instead of Susanne, Helena Goldenberg became Helena Grnwald (which is German for "Greenwood"), Antonio Foscarelli became Gino Foscarelli, Caroline Martha Hubbard became Harriet Belinda Hubbard, and the train company's Belgian director, Monsieur Bouc, became instead an Italian director, Signor Bianchi. WebMurder on the Orient Express is a work of detective fiction by English writer Agatha Christie featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.It was first published in the United Kingdom by the Collins Crime Club on 1 January 1934. Andr Maranne appeared as Bouc, Joss Ackland as Ratchett/Cassetti, Sylvia Syms as Mrs Hubbard, Sin Phillips as Princess Dragomiroff, Francesca Annis as Mary Debenham, and Peter Polycarpou as Dr Constantine. Still its good to see the stars out. WebBased on the novel by Agatha Christie, Branagh's colorful, fluid Murder on the Orient Express is a worthy companion to the book's previous big-screen adaptation, Sidney Lumet's 1974 version. The film was a success at the box office, given its tight budget of $1.4 million,[10] earning $36 million in North America,[10][11] making it the 11th highest-grossing film of 1974. Director Kenneth Branagh Writers Michael Green Agatha Christie Stars Kenneth Branagh Penlope Cruz Willem Dafoe See production, box office & company info Watch on Freevee Watch Free on Freevee More Ratchett has been receiving death threats; recognizing Poirot, he tries to hire him for protection. Just confirm how you got your ticket. It was performed on the original soundtrack album by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden under Marcus Dods. The UK serialisation appeared after book publication, appearing in three instalments in the Grand Magazine, in March, April, and May 1934 (Issues 349 to 351). Murder on the Orient Express is a 1974 British mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, produced by John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin, and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. WebMurder on the Orient Express had all the ingredients for a modern ensemble classic but it struggles in the end. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. Antonio Foscarelli the Armstrongs' former chauffeur who had loved little Daisy. The film won nine awards in total and had an additional sixteen nominations in 1975. Sonia Armstrong, Daisy's mother, who was pregnant with her second child, went into premature labor upon hearing the news and died, along with the baby. Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunnit. Poirot gathers the suspects and describes two solutions to the murder. He calls in the suspects and reveals their true identities and that they were all connected to the Armstrong tragedy in some way, gathering them in the dining car for the second solution. Nov 24, 1974 He observes a woman in a red kimono going towards the washroom, then goes to sleep. The film is the fourth screen adaptation of Christie's novel, following the 1974 film, a 2001 TV film version, and a 2010 episode of the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot. All rights reserved. a perfect crime) had Poirot not been on the train and also overheard a conversation between Miss Debenham and Colonel Arbuthnot before he boarded; however, Poirot's "'little grey cells' worked admirably, and the solution surprised their owner as much as it may well surprise the reader, for the secret is well kept and the manner of the telling is in Mrs Christie's usual admirable manner. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. WebDirected by Sidney Lumet and starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, the film was the 11th highest grossing film of the year. Privacy Policy The train accidentally gets stopped because of a small avalanche. See production, box office & company info. [33], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 61% based on 300 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. In 1935 it was the Emirate of Transjordan. Murder on the Orient Express was released theatrically in the UK on 24 November 1974. All the other passengers and Michel took turns stabbing Cassetti. Isolated and with a killer on board, Poirot must identify the murdererin case he or she decides to strike again. On vacation. With the train back on track, Poirot concludes that justice is impossible in this case, as Cassetti deserved death; for the first time, Poirot will have to live with a lie and imbalance. The US title of Murder in the Calais Coach was used to avoid confusion with the 1932 Graham Greene novel Stamboul Train, which had been published in the United States as Orient Express.[6]. Poirot flatters the Princess's maid, Schmidt, by noting how fine a cook she is, throwing her off. [35] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. Lumet said: She had chosen a small part, and I couldn't persuade her to change her mind. Exterior shooting was mostly done in France in 1973, with a railway workshop near Paris standing in for Istanbul station. The opening of the film shows news clippings of the 1930 kidnapping of Daisy Armstrong, who is later found murdered. The second, more complex and far-reaching solution links all the suspects in the coach to the Armstrong case. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In the United States, it was published on 28 February 1934, under the title of Murder in the Calais Coach, by Dodd, Mead and Company. WebAn American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. The cast includes Dame Eileen Atkins as Princess Dragomiroff, Hugh Bonneville as Masterman, Jessica Chastain as Mary Debenham, Barbara Hershey as Mrs Hubbard, Toby Jones as Ratchett, and David Morrissey as Colonel Arbuthnot. WebMurder on the Orient Express is undoubtedly one of Agatha Christie's greatest mystery novels. Hercule Poirot, "little gray cells" and all, is traveling from Istanbul to Calais on the exotic Orient Express. The story is updated to a contemporary setting, and four of the suspects (Hildegarde Schmidt, Cyrus Hardman, Edward Masterman and Greta Ohlsson) are deleted, as is Dr Constantine.[28]. [5], Christie's biographer Gwen Robyns quoted her as saying, "It was well made except for one mistake. I've never seen anything like it. Cassetti escaped justice through corruption and legal technicalities, and fled the country. Poirot is riding the Orient Express one winter when it's stopped by a heavy snowfall covering the tracks. Hubbard rings her bell and tells Michel a man passed through her room. It ended up grossing $28.7million, finishing third at the box office, behind holdover Thor: Ragnarok, and Daddy's Home2. WebMurder on the Orient Express is a 1974 British mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, produced by John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin, and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie . Foscarelli denies having been a chauffeur. WebMurder on the Orient Express had all the ingredients for a modern ensemble classic but it struggles in the end. Genre: Colonel John Arbuthnot Colonel Armstrong's best friend who is in love with Mary Debenham. Albert Finney is Poirot, and some of the other major players include LAuren Bacall, Ingrid BErgman, Sean Connery, Jacqueline Bisset, Richard Widmark, Vanessa Redgrave, and many more. Best of all, Branagh directs himself in the role of the famous detective Poirot, and it's as natural a fit as his outings as Henry V and Hamlet were. Other stars included Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall, and Ingrid Bergman, who won an Oscar for her role as Greta Ohlsson. The Double Clue). "[39] Jo Livingstone of The New Republic praised the film's "stylized gorgeousness," but wrote that Branagh's change of "Poirot's fussiness into obsessive compulsive tendencies" was "less distinct and, ultimately, less interesting". He advises them not to automatically dismiss either. [40], On the negative side, Matthew Jacobs of The Huffington Post was impressed by the cast, but ultimately felt "Agatha Christie's whodunit has no steam. Bell, Brian, "Can film-makers Carry On?". "[12], In June 2016, Angelina Jolie entered into "talks" to join the cast of the film, in the role of Mrs Caroline Hubbard. [11] In December 2014, the novel was included in Entertainment Weekly's list of the Nine Great Christie Novels. John Brabourne, Miss Debenham inadvertently reveals she has been to America, contrary to her earlier statements, and Ohlsson shows much emotion when the subject of Daisy is brought up, causing further suspicion. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! WebRunning Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes (including a 15 Minute Intermission) Its 1934, just after midnight, and a snowstorm has stopped the opulent Orient Express sleeper train in its tracks. The film won nine awards in total and had an additional sixteen nominations in 1975. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. On 16 June 2015, 20th Century Fox hired Kenneth Branagh to direct and star as Poirot in another film adaptation of the story,[17] which was released on 3 November 2017. While the passengers and Pierre all provide suitable alibis for each other, Poirot notes that some of them observed the woman in the red kimono walking down the hallway on the night of the murder. The rest of the novel takes place in Yugoslavia, with the train trapped between Vinkovci and Brod. Hector MacQueen Ratchett's personal secretary and translator, whose father was the lawyer for the Armstrong family. Murder on the Orient Express is Christies most famous work, with 3 movies based on it. This is a film adaptation of one of many of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot stories, and it's one star studded affair. Summary Read our full plot summary and analysis of Murder on the Orient Express, scene by scene break-downs, and more. The elegant train of the 1930s, the Orient Express, is stopped by heavy snowfall. Interiors were filmed at Elstree Studios. The only passengers not involved in the murder are Bouc and Constantine, both having slept in the other coach, which was locked. Director Sidney Lumet Writers Agatha Christie Paul Dehn Anthony Shaffer Stars Albert Finney Lauren Bacall Ingrid Bergman An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Bouc and Constantine, however, decide the first solution should be relayed to the police. The voice cast featured Vsevolod Yakut as Poirot, Rostislav Plyatt as Colonel Arbuthnot, Maria Babanova as Hubbard, Oleg Yefremov as Hector McQueen, Leonid Kanevsky as Antonio Foscarelli, Angelina Stepanova as Princess Dragomiroff and Alexander Lazarev as Hardman.[16]. [15] The New York Times's chief critic of the era, Vincent Canby, wrote: [] had Dame Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express been made into a movie 40 years ago (when it was published here as Murder on the Calais Coach), it would have been photographed in black-and-white on a back lot in Burbank or Culver City, with one or two stars and a dozen character actors and studio contract players. c.1934, Lawrence E. Spivak, Abridged edition, 126 pp. Found at the crime scene is a fragment of a letter, revealing that Ratchett was actually Lanfranco Cassetti, a gangster, who five years earlier planned the kidnapping and murder of Daisy Armstrong, infant daughter of wealthy British Army Colonel Hamish Armstrong and his American wife, Sonia. Cassetti had a Mafia colleague help him kidnap and kill Daisy, but then betrayed him and fled the country with the ransom money; he was only revealed on the eve of his partner's execution. WebHaving concluded a case, detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) settles into what he expects will be a relaxing journey home aboard the Orient Express. Hercule Poirot, the best detective in the world, decides to travel on the Orient Express. [28], A first look at the film and cast was released on May 3, 2017, in an exclusive article by Entertainment Weekly. [18] On 29 September 2016, the studio issued a press release announcing much of the cast, including Johnny Depp as Ratchett, Michelle Pfeiffer as Mrs Hubbard, Penlope Cruz as Pilar Estravados (a Spanish version of Greta Ohlsson, the name coming from a character in Hercule Poirot's Christmas),[19] Judi Dench as Princess Dragomiroff, Derek Jacobi as Masterman, Leslie Odom Jr. as Dr Arbuthnot, Daisy Ridley as Mary Debenham, Lucy Boynton as Countess Andrenyi, Tom Bateman as Monsieur Bouc,[20] Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Biniamino Marquez (a Cuban version of Antonio Foscarelli),[21] Josh Gad as Hector MacQueen,[22] Marwan Kenzari as Pierre Michel,[23] Sergei Polunin as Count Andrenyi,[24][25] Willem Dafoe as Cyrus Hardman,[26] and Olivia Colman as Hildegarde Schmidt. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Discover more about each cast member Sidney Lumet, Producer: Poirot propounds two possible solutions, one far simpler than the other, and advising them to consider both seriously. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Using an avalanche blocking the tracks to his advantage, Poirot gradually realizes that many of the passengers have revenge as a motive, and he begins to home in on the culprit. I'll admit that things get a little slow, bogged down, and a tad bit boring in the middle, but if you happen to fall asleep, things get wrapped up and summarized before the big finish, so that's okay too. After the train gets stuck in a snowdrift, a nasty American named Edward Ratchett is murdered, stabbed 12 times. 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