Death on the Nile
A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.
1978 · 2h 20m · PG
Mystery
Directed by
John Guillermin
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Death on the Nile
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Guillermin Director
- 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
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