Sparkling Cyanide
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie In this TV movie, a classic mystery is updated and relocated to a glamorous world of London socialites and secret agents, introducing two unique and compelling investigators and taking us through to the highest corridors of power.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Agatha Christie, Laura Lamson
- Original Score
- John E. Keane
- Original Title
- Sparkling Cyanide
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITV, Company Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
Agatha Christie, Laura Lamson
John E. Keane
James Aspinall
Don Fairservice
Phil Clymer, George Faber, Susan Harrison, Charles Pattinson
Department Leadership Roster
Tristram Powell
Director
Laura Lamson
Writer
Susan Harrison
Producer
John E. Keane
Original Music Composer
James Aspinall
Director of Photography
Don Fairservice
Editor
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sparkling Cyanide
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What is Sparkling Cyanide about?
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie In this TV movie, a classic mystery is updated and relocated to a glamorous world of London socialites and secret agents, introducing two unique and compelling investigators and taking us through to the highest corridors of power.
Who directed Sparkling Cyanide?
Sparkling Cyanide was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in Sparkling Cyanide?
The principal cast of Sparkling Cyanide includes Pauline Collins, Oliver Ford Davies, Kenneth Cranham, Jonathan Firth, Clare Holman.
When was Sparkling Cyanide released and how long is it?
Sparkling Cyanide was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Sparkling Cyanide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sparkling Cyanide was composed by John E. Keane.
Is Sparkling Cyanide based on a book or true story?
Sparkling Cyanide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".