Murder on the Orient Express
"The who's who in the whodunnit!"
Originally released in 1974. Murder on the Orient Express is a drama/thriller film. directed by Sidney Lumet. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, and Martin Balsam
Synopsis
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,525 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.7M
25.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Albert Finney
as Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall
as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard
Martin Balsam
as Signor Bianchi
Ingrid Bergman
as Greta Ohlson
Sean Connery
as Colonel Arbuthnot
Anthony Perkins
as Hector MacQueen
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Pierre Paul Michel
Wendy Hiller
as Prinzessin Dragomiroff
Vanessa Redgrave
as Mary Debenham
Jacqueline Bisset
as Countess Andrenyi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,400,000
- Revenue
- $35,700,000
Production Companies
- EMI Films
- G.W. Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder on the Orient Express about?
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Murder on the Orient Express released?
Murder on the Orient Express was released on November 22, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder on the Orient Express?
The main cast of Murder on the Orient Express includes Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery.
Is Murder on the Orient Express worth watching?
Murder on the Orient Express has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,525 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.