Evil Under the Sun
"Evil is everywhere. Even in paradise."
Originally released in 1982. Evil Under the Sun is a thriller/crime film. directed by Guy Hamilton.
Starring Peter Ustinov, James Mason, and Sylvia Miles
Synopsis
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (482 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.1M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
James Mason
as Odell Gardener
Sylvia Miles
as Myra Gardener
Roddy McDowall
as Rex Brewster
Maggie Smith
as Daphne Castle
Jane Birkin
as Christine Redfern
Nicholas Clay
as Patrick Redfern
Diana Rigg
as Arlena Stuart Marshall
Denis Quilley
as Kenneth Marshall
Colin Blakely
as Horace Blatt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,110,804
Production Companies
- EMI Films
- G.W. Films
- Titan Productions
- Agatha Christie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evil Under the Sun about?
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
Who directed Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun was directed by Guy Hamilton.
How long is Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Evil Under the Sun released?
Evil Under the Sun was released on March 5, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Evil Under the Sun?
The main cast of Evil Under the Sun includes Peter Ustinov, James Mason, Sylvia Miles, Roddy McDowall, Maggie Smith.
Is Evil Under the Sun worth watching?
Evil Under the Sun has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 482 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.