Evil Under the Sun(1982)
“Evil is everywhere. Even in paradise.”
Overview
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Studio
EMI Films
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
James Mason
as Odell Gardener
Sylvia Miles
as Myra Gardener
Roddy McDowall
as Rex Brewster
Maggie Smith
as Daphne Castle
Jane Birkin
as Christine Redfern
Nicholas Clay
as Patrick Redfern
Diana Rigg
as Arlena Stuart Marshall
Denis Quilley
as Kenneth Marshall
Colin Blakely
as Horace Blatt
Emily Hone
as Linda Marshall
Paul Antrim
as Police Inspector
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
EMI Films • G.W. Films • Titan Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Evil Under the Sun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Evil Under the Sun (1982).
What is Evil Under the Sun about?▼
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
Who directed Evil Under the Sun?▼
Evil Under the Sun was directed by Guy Hamilton and released in 1982. It is a thriller, crime, mystery, drama film.
How long is Evil Under the Sun?▼
Evil Under the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Evil Under the Sun?▼
The cast of Evil Under the Sun includes Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, James Mason as Odell Gardener, Sylvia Miles as Myra Gardener, Roddy McDowall as Rex Brewster, Maggie Smith as Daphne Castle and more.
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