Black Coffee
Originally released in 1931. Black Coffee is a crime/thriller film. directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Austin Trevor, Adrianne Allen, and Richard Cooper
Synopsis
Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. Based on the 1930 play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot, it stars Austin Trevor as Poirot with Richard Cooper playing his companion Captain Hastings. A famous but hated scientist, Sir Amory, is killed during a house party, and some of his valuable papers are missing. Poirot rapidly determines the cause of death and the motive, then narrows down the suspects to the most likely culprit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Austin Trevor
as Hercule Poirot
Adrianne Allen
as Lucia Amory
Richard Cooper
as Capt. Hastings
Elizabeth Allan
as Barbara Amory
C. V. France
as Sir Claude Amory
Philip Strange
as Richard Amory
Dino Galvani
as Dr. Carelli
Michael Shepley
as Raynor
Melville Cooper
as Insp. Japp
Marie Wright
as Miss Amory
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
- Julius Hagen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Coffee about?
Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. Based on the 1930 play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot, it stars A...
Who directed Black Coffee?
Black Coffee was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott.
How long is Black Coffee?
Black Coffee has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Black Coffee released?
Black Coffee was released on August 24, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Coffee?
The main cast of Black Coffee includes Austin Trevor, Adrianne Allen, Richard Cooper, Elizabeth Allan, C. V. France.