Murder on the Orient Express
Synopsis
Agatha Christie's classic whodunit speeds into the twenty-first century. World-famous sleuth Hercule Poirot has just finished a case in Istanbul and is returning home to London onboard the luxurious Orient Express. But, the train comes to a sudden halt when a rock slide blocks the tracks ahead. And all the thrills of riding the famous train come to a halt when a man discovered dead in his compartment, stabbed nine times. The train is stranded. No one has gotten on or gotten off. That can only mean one thing: the killer is onboard, and it is up to Hercule Poirot to find him.
Top Cast
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Alfred Molina
Hercule Poirot
Meredith Baxter
Caroline Hubbard
Tasha de Vasconcelos
Vera Rossakoff
Leslie Caron
Miss Alvarado
Amira Casar
Helena von Strauss
Nicolas Chagrin
Pierre Michel
David Hunt
Bob Arbuthnot
Adam James
William MacQueen
Dylan Smith
Tony Foscarelli
Peter Strauss
Samuel Ratchett
Fritz Wepper
Wolfgang Bouc
Kai Wiesinger
Philip von Strauss
Natasha Wightman
Mary Debenham
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Schenkel
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Harrigan
- Original Score
- Edgar Rothermich, Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Murder on the Orient Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS Drama, Agatha Christie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Schenkel
Stephen Harrigan, Agatha Christie
Edgar Rothermich, Christopher Franke
Rex Maidment
Henk van Eeghen
Daniel H. Blatt, Phil Clymer, Jeffrey S. Grant, Marion Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Rowan
Production Design
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Rex Maidment
Director of Photography
Marion Rosenberg
Producer
Carl Schenkel
Director
Stephen Harrigan
Screenplay
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder on the Orient Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder on the Orient Express about?
Agatha Christie's classic whodunit speeds into the twenty-first century. World-famous sleuth Hercule Poirot has just finished a case in Istanbul and is returning home to London onboard the luxurious Orient Express. But, the train comes to a sudden halt when a rock slide blocks the tracks ahead. And all the thrills of riding the famous train come to a halt when a man discovered dead in his compartment, stabbed nine times. The train is stranded. No one has gotten on or gotten off. That can only mean one thing: the killer is onboard, and it is up to Hercule Poirot to find him.
Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Carl Schenkel.
Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?
The principal cast of Murder on the Orient Express includes Alfred Molina, Meredith Baxter, Tasha de Vasconcelos, Leslie Caron, Amira Casar.
When was Murder on the Orient Express released and how long is it?
Murder on the Orient Express was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder on the Orient Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder on the Orient Express was composed by Edgar Rothermich, Christopher Franke.
Is Murder on the Orient Express based on a book or true story?
Murder on the Orient Express is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".