Appointment with Death(1988)
“An invitation to murder!”
Overview
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Director
Michael Winner
Studio
GG Studio
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$960K
Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall
as Lady Westholme
Carrie Fisher
as Nadine Boynton
John Gielgud
as Colonel Carbury
Piper Laurie
as Emily Boynton
Hayley Mills
as Miss Quinton
Jenny Seagrove
as Dr. Sarah King
David Soul
as Jefferson Cope
Nicholas Guest
as Lennox Boynton
Valerie Richards
as Carol Boynton
John Terlesky
as Raymond Boynton
Amber Bezer
as Ginevra Boynton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$960K
Production Companies
GG Studio • Golan-Globus Productions • The Cannon Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Appointment with Death?▼
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What is Appointment with Death about?▼
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Who directed Appointment with Death?▼
Appointment with Death was directed by Michael Winner and released in 1988. It is a thriller, crime, mystery, drama film.
How long is Appointment with Death?▼
Appointment with Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Appointment with Death?▼
The cast of Appointment with Death includes Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Lady Westholme, Carrie Fisher as Nadine Boynton, John Gielgud as Colonel Carbury, Piper Laurie as Emily Boynton and more.
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