Murder by the Book
Synopsis
Agatha Christie’s agents propose that it’s time for her to publish the manuscript she wrote thirty-five years earlier, a novel in which she finally kills off her most famous creation. And it’s not an entirely sad occasion. “That wretched little man,” she says. “He’s always been so much trouble. How is it Miss Marple has never upset me at all, not ever?” That night, who should appear at her doorstep but the wretched little man himself, Hercule Poirot? The great fictional detective and his creator proceed to play a very Christie-like game of cat and mouse for the manuscript – and for their own lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Evans
- Original Score
- Howard Goodall
- Original Title
- Murder by the Book
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Nick Evans
Howard Goodall
Peter Jessop
John Price
Dickie Bamber
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jessop
Director of Photography
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
John Box
Production Design
Dickie Bamber
Producer
Nick Evans
Screenplay
John Price
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by the Book
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What is Murder by the Book about?
Agatha Christie’s agents propose that it’s time for her to publish the manuscript she wrote thirty-five years earlier, a novel in which she finally kills off her most famous creation. And it’s not an entirely sad occasion. “That wretched little man,” she says. “He’s always been so much trouble. How is it Miss Marple has never upset me at all, not ever?” That night, who should appear at her doorstep but the wretched little man himself, Hercule Poirot? The great fictional detective and his creator proceed to play a very Christie-like game of cat and mouse for the manuscript – and for their own lives.
Who directed Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Who stars in Murder by the Book?
The principal cast of Murder by the Book includes Peggy Ashcroft, Ian Holm, Richard Wilson, Michael Aldridge, John Atkinson.
When was Murder by the Book released and how long is it?
Murder by the Book was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by the Book?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by the Book was composed by Howard Goodall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).