Murder in Three Acts(1986)
Overview
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Director
Gary Nelson
Studio
Warner Bros. Television
Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
Tony Curtis
as Charles Cartwright
Emma Samms
as Egg
Jonathan Cecil
as Capt. Arthur Hastings
Fernando Allende
as Ricardo Montoya
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Col. Mateo
Lisa Eichhorn
as Cynthia Dayton
Dana Elcar
as Dr. Strange
Frances Lee McCain
as Miss Milray
Marian Mercer
as Daisy Eastman
Diana Muldaur
as Angela Stafford
Nicholas Pryor
as Freddie Dayton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Television
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Murder in Three Acts (1986).
What is Murder in Three Acts about?▼
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Who directed Murder in Three Acts?▼
Murder in Three Acts was directed by Gary Nelson and released in 1986. It is a crime, drama, mystery film.
How long is Murder in Three Acts?▼
Murder in Three Acts has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Murder in Three Acts?▼
The cast of Murder in Three Acts includes Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Tony Curtis as Charles Cartwright, Emma Samms as Egg, Jonathan Cecil as Capt. Arthur Hastings, Fernando Allende as Ricardo Montoya and more.
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