Dead Man's Folly
Synopsis
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
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Agatha Christie's Dead Man's Folly 1986 CBS Movie Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-22
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Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
Jean Stapleton
Ariadne Oliver
Constance Cummings
Amy Folliatt
Tim Pigott-Smith
Sir Stubbs
Jonathan Cecil
Hastings
Kenneth Cranham
Insp. Bland
Susan Wooldridge
Amanda Brewis
Christopher Guard
Alec Legge
Jeff Yagher
Eddie South
Nicollette Sheridan
Hattie Stubbs
Ralph Arliss
Michael Weyman
Caroline Langrishe
Sally Legge
Leslie Schofield
Mr Tucker
Marjorie Yates
Mrs Tucker
Pippa Hinchley
Marlene Tucker (uncredited)
Vicky Murdock
Marilyn Tucker
Jimmy Gardner
Old Merdell (uncredited)
Sandra Dickinson
Marilyn Gale
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Browning
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Dead Man's Folly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Rod Browning, Agatha Christie
John Addison
Curtis Clark
Donald R. Rode
Neil Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Hartley
Producer
Clive Donner
Director
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
Rod Browning
Screenplay
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Donald R. Rode
Editor
Brian Ackland-Snow
Production Design
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man's Folly
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What is Dead Man's Folly about?
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
Who directed Dead Man's Folly?
Dead Man's Folly was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Dead Man's Folly?
The principal cast of Dead Man's Folly includes Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jonathan Cecil.
When was Dead Man's Folly released and how long is it?
Dead Man's Folly was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man's Folly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man's Folly was composed by John Addison.
Is Dead Man's Folly based on a book or true story?
Dead Man's Folly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".