Murder on the Orient Express movie poster

Murder on the Orient Express

April 22, 2001 1h 40m 6.1/10 (53 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Murder on the Orient Express is a crime/drama film. directed by Carl Schenkel.

Starring Alfred Molina, Meredith Baxter, and Tasha de Vasconcelos

Synopsis

Agatha Christie's classic whodunit speeds into the twenty-first century. World-famous sleuth Hercule Poirot has just finished a case in Istanbul and is returning home to London onboard the luxurious Orient Express. But, the train comes to a sudden halt when a rock slide blocks the tracks ahead. And all the thrills of riding the famous train come to a halt when a man discovered dead in his compartment, stabbed nine times. The train is stranded. No one has gotten on or gotten off. That can only mean one thing: the killer is onboard, and it is up to Hercule Poirot to find him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 22, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (53 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • CBS Drama
  • Agatha Christie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murder on the Orient Express about?

Agatha Christie's classic whodunit speeds into the twenty-first century. World-famous sleuth Hercule Poirot has just finished a case in Istanbul and is returning home to London onboard the luxuriou...

Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?

Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Carl Schenkel.

How long is Murder on the Orient Express?

Murder on the Orient Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Murder on the Orient Express released?

Murder on the Orient Express was released on April 22, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Murder on the Orient Express?

The main cast of Murder on the Orient Express includes Alfred Molina, Meredith Baxter, Tasha de Vasconcelos, Leslie Caron, Amira Casar.