Murder on the Orient Express(1974)
“The who's who in the whodunnit!”
Overview
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
EMI Films
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$36M
Cast
Albert Finney
as Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall
as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard
Martin Balsam
as Signor Bianchi
Ingrid Bergman
as Greta Ohlson
Sean Connery
as Colonel Arbuthnot
Anthony Perkins
as Hector MacQueen
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Pierre Paul Michel
Wendy Hiller
as Prinzessin Dragomiroff
Vanessa Redgrave
as Mary Debenham
Jacqueline Bisset
as Countess Andrenyi
John Gielgud
as Mr. Beddoes
Richard Widmark
as Mr. Ratchett
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
Swedish
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$36M
Production Companies
EMI Films • G.W. Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder on the Orient Express?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Murder on the Orient Express (1974).
What is Murder on the Orient Express about?▼
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?▼
Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1974. It is a drama, thriller, mystery film.
How long is Murder on the Orient Express?▼
Murder on the Orient Express has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?▼
The cast of Murder on the Orient Express includes Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard, Martin Balsam as Signor Bianchi, Ingrid Bergman as Greta Ohlson, Sean Connery as Colonel Arbuthnot and more.
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