Murder in Three Acts
Synopsis
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.
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Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
Tony Curtis
Charles Cartwright
Emma Samms
Egg
Jonathan Cecil
Capt. Arthur Hastings
Fernando Allende
Ricardo Montoya
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Col. Mateo
Lisa Eichhorn
Cynthia Dayton
Dana Elcar
Dr. Strange
Frances Lee McCain
Miss Milray
Marian Mercer
Daisy Eastman
Diana Muldaur
Angela Stafford
Nicholas Pryor
Freddie Dayton
Concetta Tomei
Janet Crisp
Jacqueline Evans
Mrs. Babbington
Ángeles González
Housekeeper
Philip Guilmant
Reverend Babbington
Claudia Guzmán
Rosa
Rodolfo Hernández
Miguel
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Swanton
- Original Score
- Alf Clausen
- Original Title
- Murder in Three Acts
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Scott Swanton, Agatha Christie
Alf Clausen
Neil Roach
Donald R. Rode
Paul Waigner
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nelson
Director
Scott Swanton
Screenplay
Paul Waigner
Producer
Donald R. Rode
Editor
Fernando Ramírez
Production Design
Mina Mittelman
Costume Design
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Alf Clausen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Three Acts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Murder in Three Acts?
The principal cast of Murder in Three Acts includes Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms, Jonathan Cecil, Fernando Allende.
When was Murder in Three Acts released and how long is it?
Murder in Three Acts was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Three Acts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Three Acts was composed by Alf Clausen.
Is Murder in Three Acts based on a book or true story?
Murder in Three Acts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in Three Acts?
Murder in Three Acts holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).