UK,
1978, 140 min
(Alternative: 135 min)
Directed by:
John GuillerminScreenplay:
Anthony ShafferCinematography:
Jack CardiffComposer:
Nino RotaCast:
Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Jon Finch, Olivia Hussey, I.S. Johar, George Kennedy, Angela Lansbury, Simon MacCorkindale (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
As Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Soon, every elegant passenger is a prime suspect - can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey? (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1979 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1979 - Best Costume Design
- 1979 - Peter Ustinov (Best Leading Actor)
- 1979 - Angela Lansbury (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1979 - Maggie Smith (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1979 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language