Agatha
"On December 4th, 1926, Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery writer, disappeared. What may have happened during the next eleven days is far more suspenseful than anything she ever wrote."
Originally released in 1979. Agatha is a drama/mystery film. directed by Michael Apted.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, and Timothy Dalton
Synopsis
England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.5M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Wally Stanton
Vanessa Redgrave
as Agatha Christie
Timothy Dalton
as Archie Christie
Helen Morse
as Evelyn
Celia Gregory
as Nancy Neele
Paul Brooke
as John Foster
Carolyn Pickles
as Charlotte Fisher
Timothy West
as Kenward
Tony Britton
as William Collins
Alan Badel
as Lord Brackenbury
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $7,500,000
Production Companies
- Sweetwall
- First Artists
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agatha about?
England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.
Who directed Agatha?
Agatha was directed by Michael Apted.
How long is Agatha?
Agatha has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Agatha released?
Agatha was released on February 9, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Agatha?
The main cast of Agatha includes Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse, Celia Gregory.