Death On The Nile [Blu-ray]

USTINOV AT HIS BEST AS THE INIMITABLE INSPECTOR HERCULE POIROT! DAVID NIVEN'S COLONEL RACE IS A MOST FITTING COUNTERPOINT TO USTINOV'S POIROT IN THAT HE HAS THE ABILITY TO BRING POIROT DOWN FROM HIS LOFTY STOICISM BACK TO THE REALITY OF TIME AND PLACE - QUITE COMEDIC! WE WATCH THIS MOVIE SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. THIS AND EVIL UNDER THE SUN ARE, TO US, USTINOV'S BEST PERFORMANCES AS HERCULE POIROT. NO ONE ELSE CAN GIVE POIROT'S PERCEIVED SNOBBERY WHAT IS ACTUALLY A MATTER-OF-FACT, DOWN-TO-EARTH HONESTY AS DOES USTINOV IN THESE TWO MOVIES!

i love older movies better story than the more recent one

Beautifully done version. It was a treat to see Angela Lansbury acting silly. Bette Davis was amazing. The costumes were awesome. The entire cast was superb.

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By: RevitAgatha Christie's "Death on the Nile" staring Peter Ustinov as Poirot was sensational and one of Christie's most famous mysteries. The story was set in 1937 and is superb. The 1978 movie, directed by John Guillermin, is a stunner and the ending is unbelievable.The cast is loaded with stars including Colonel Race (David Niven), who was a wonderful batman for Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and danced a stylish tango with Mrs. Otterbourne (Angela Lansbury) at the Cataract Hotel in Assuan. The trip up the Nile, aboard the paddle wheel boat Karnak, was beautiful. The stop at the Temple of Ammon in Karnak was a chance to see some of the ancient wonders of Egypt. The attempted murder of Linnet Doyle (Lois Chiles) and her new husband Simon Doyle (Simon Mac Corkindale) by Andrew Pennington (George Kennedy), Linnet's American Trustee, in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Ammon was a terrifyingly close call. The next day, at the temple of Abu-Simbel, Jacqueline de Bellefort, (Mia Farrow), the abandoned fiancé, again taunted Linnet.Poirot attempted to convince Jacie to back off and leave the newlyweds alone. But Jacie answered "If love can't live in your heart, evil will do just as well." The sparring continued until Jacie shot Simon in the leg, and Linnet was found dead. From there things got even worse, both Louise (Jane Berkin) and Mrs. Otterbourne were killed. The clues keep appearing and continued to get tangled. It became difficult to track who was where and who had an alibi for what. Finally Poirot put his little grey sells to work, and announced that there would be a gathering of everyone in the salon where he would reveal everything. What happened was unbelievable and it did surprise everyone.This is one of Agatha Christie's finest works; it was a stellar performance by Peter Ustinov. Ustinov manages to bring just the right amount of relaxed perspective into a very serious situation. It you have a copy of this mystery staring David Suchet as Poirot you can make a direct comparison of the two. The later interpretations of Poirot by David Suchet have gotten a little overly critical and intense for my taste. His earlier performances when he had Col. Hastings and Miss Lemon were much better. I prefer this version with Ustinov playing Poirot but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.. This DVD is a must have for everyone with any interest in British mysteries or in Agatha Christie's work.

In the novel James Fanthorp is flown to Egypt by Carmichael, Grant & Carmichael, Linnet Ridgeway’s English solicitors. He appears in neither film: his rôle being split in both films between Colonel Race and James Ferguson.In the novel Miss Marie Van Schuyler travels with her cousin Cornelia Robson and Miss Bowers. In the 1978 film only Miss Bowers (Maggie Smith) appears. In the 2004 film only Cornelia Robson (Daisy Donovan) appears and – as in the book – she ends up being engaged to Dr Ludwig Bessner (Steve Pemberton).Joanna Southwood, Mrs Allerton and Tim Allerton (who, in the book, steals Linnet Ridgeway’s pearls) appear in the 2004 film but not in the 1978 film – where Marie Van Schuyler (Bette Davis) is the thief.The 1978 film never reveals that James Ferguson (John Finch) – who becomes attached to Rosalie Otterbourne (Olivia Hussey) – is actually Lord Dawlish. In the book and the 2004 film Rosalie Otterbourne is attracted to Tim Allerton.In the novel the literary “Karnak” travels from the first cataract (south of Aswan) to Es-Sebûa to Abu Simbel to Wâdi Halfa and return. In the 1978 Peter Ustinov cinema film the “Karnak” goes on a scenic but fanciful journey from the Cataract Hotel at Aswan to Kom Ombo/Karnak and then Abu Simbel and a stand-in for Wâdi Halfa. In the 2004 David Suchet TV film the “Karnak” goes north from the Winter Palace at Luxor via the Temple of Luxor to the Temple of Dendera and return.Agatha Christie’s original of the literary “Karnak” was probably Cook & Son’s stern-wheeler “Thebes” which steamed between Aswan and Wadi Halfa.The “Memnon” was used in the 1978 Peter Ustinov cinema film. It is now owned by the SETI First Group and it is (still) undergoing restoration and refurbishment before re-entering service.The “Sudan” was used in the 2004 David Suchet TV film. It is currently owned by a French company and is the only overnight paddle steamer in service (with tours from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa). A 1922 Thomas Cook advertisement for “The Nile Voyage” indicates that the “Sudan” had two sister paddle steamers named “Arabia” and “Egypt”.

Quel plaisir de revoir ce film avec toutes ces grandes actrices et ces grands acteurs. La scène où l’on voit Angela Landsbury danser un tango alors qu’elle est ivre est hilarante. Quelle grande actrice cette Angela. Étant fans de Agatha Christie bien sûr on connaît l’intrigue mais c’est toujours une joie à revoir différentes versions des films adaptées à ses romans. Plus je lis ses livres et regarde les films, plus je me dis qu’on a raison de la surnommer « La reine du crime ». Où allait-elle chercher toutes ces intrigues ? C’est là que réside son secret.Très bon film.

Película extraordinaria, me gusta el género de intriga y suspenso. Agatha Christie lo hace increíble.

I have never read any of the books, so I can judge the authenticity of this production compared with the text. However, the scenery was stunning , the costumes wonderful, and the music enhanced the atmosphere. With many of these productions there is a star studded cast, and a few stand out. In this version I thought that David Niven played his part with his usual aplomb, Angela Lansbury revealed in her OTT drunken role, and I thought Mia Farrow was excellent. I tend to think of the “ definitive “ Poirot as being David Suchet, but Peter Ustinov is excellent. Unlike other reviewers I did not like the Albert Finney character. Definitely worth a second viewing at a later date.

Eccellente adattamento di un romanzo di Agatha Christie. Dopo il successo dell'Orient-Express si rinnova la formula: cast all stars, splendide scenografie, costumi d'epoca (che vinsero l'Oscar), intrigo anche più complicato. Se il grande Peter Ustinov (al debutto come Hercule Poirot, investigatore belga) non fa rimpiangere Finney, il regista Guillermin condisce la trama con un notevole brio, la bellezza degli sfondi autentici (l'Egitto della grande archeologia, Abu Simbel, Karnak) il Nilo, il deserto, la sontuosita' del set ricostruito, tutti funzionali a un intrigo pieno di trappole. Consigliato questo dvd di marca francese, con 4 doppiaggi tra cui l'italiano originale, sottotitoli solo in francese.

Hace bastantes años que ya había visto ésta película. Tengo tambien el libro, que he leído en difrentes momentos. Me llamó la atención el amplio elenco de actores y actrices que participaban en esta película, y la curiosidad de ver de nuevo a todos ellos, aunque las circustancias y su final ya conocía. Me ha satisfecho grandemente volver a rememorar antiguos momentos