Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Sidney Lumet directs this adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic murder-mystery novel featuring an ensemble cast lead by Albert Finney.
In December 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot (Finney) is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet ('12 Angry Men', 'Dog Day Afternoon', 'Network')
- Writer:
- Paul Dehn
- Cast:
- Albert FinneyLauren BacallMartin BalsamIngrid BergmanJacqueline BissetJean-Pierre CasselSean ConneryJohn GielgudWendy HillerAnthony PerkinsVanessa RedgraveMichael York
Reviews & comments
Time Out
pressLumet ensures a smooth ride, but as usual takes too long to say what he means and brings the Express in 20 minutes late.
The New York Times
pressAn elaborate and witty tribute that never for a moment condescends to the subject.
Roger Ebert
pressThe movie provides a good time, high style, a loving salute to an earlier period of filmmaking...
Time Out
pressLumet ensures a smooth ride, but as usual takes too long to say what he means and brings the Express in 20 minutes late.
The New York Times
pressAn elaborate and witty tribute that never for a moment condescends to the subject.
Roger Ebert
pressThe movie provides a good time, high style, a loving salute to an earlier period of filmmaking...
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