Edition |
Widescreen edition. |
Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 140 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo Dolby |
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laser optical NTSC |
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video file DVD video |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978. |
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Based on the book of the same title by Agatha Christie. |
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Special features: Featurette, The making of Death on the Nile ; Interviews with Peter Ustinov and Jane Birkin ; Theatrical trailer ; Talent bios. |
Credits |
Composer, Nino Rota ; director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Malcolm Cooke. |
Cast |
Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, David Niven, Angela Lansbury, Maggie Smith, Mia Farrow, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin, Jack Warden, Lois Chiles. |
Summary |
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress. |
Audience |
Rated PG. |
System Details |
DVD ; Dolby digital ; Aspect ratio 1.85:1. |
Language |
In English. |
Subject |
Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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Detective and mystery films.
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Added Author |
Brabourne, John.
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Goodwin, Richard B., 1934-, producer.
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Shaffer, Anthony, 1926-2001, screenplay weriter.
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Guillermin, John, 1925-2015 director.
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Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976.
Death on the Nile.
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Ustinov, Peter actor.
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Davis, Bette, 1908-1989, actor.
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Niven, David, 1910-1983, actor.
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Lansbury, Angela, 1925-2022 actor.
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Smith, Maggie, 1934- actor.
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Farrow, Mia, 1945- actor.
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Kennedy, George, 1925-2016 actor.
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Hussey, Olivia, actor.
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MacCorkindale, Simon, 1952-2010, actor.
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Birkin, Jane, 1946- actor.
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Warden, Jack actor.
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Chiles, Lois, 1947- actor.
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Rota, Nino, 1911-1979, composer.
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Cardiff, Jack, photography director.
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Cooke, Malcolm, editor.
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E.M.I. Films.
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Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
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Studio Canal+.
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Added Title |
Death on the Nile |
Standard No. |
031398104827 |
Music No. |
24785 Lionsgate |
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