Appointment with Death
"An invitation to murder!"
Originally released in 1988. Appointment with Death is a thriller/crime film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, and Carrie Fisher
Synopsis
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (158 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$960K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Israel
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall
as Lady Westholme
Carrie Fisher
as Nadine Boynton
John Gielgud
as Colonel Carbury
Piper Laurie
as Emily Boynton
Hayley Mills
as Miss Quinton
Jenny Seagrove
as Dr. Sarah King
David Soul
as Jefferson Cope
Nicholas Guest
as Lennox Boynton
Valerie Richards
as Carol Boynton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $960,040
Production Companies
- GG Studio
- Golan-Globus Productions
- The Cannon Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appointment with Death about?
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She...
Who directed Appointment with Death?
Appointment with Death was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is Appointment with Death?
Appointment with Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Appointment with Death released?
Appointment with Death was released on April 15, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Appointment with Death?
The main cast of Appointment with Death includes Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud, Piper Laurie.
Is Appointment with Death worth watching?
Appointment with Death has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 158 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.