Death on the Nile

Synopsis of Death on the Nile

Peter Ustinov gives an energetic performance as Poirot in his first portrayal of the Belgian detective. Replacing the world-famous train with the luxury Nile steamer Karnak, the film gains breath-taking footage of Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. As we cruise down the legendary river in splendid luxury, a mystery assassin takes toll of a passenger list of internationally renowned faces, including Jane Birkin, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Jon Finch, Olivia Hussey, George Kennedy, Angela Lansbury, Simon MacCorkindale, David Niven and Maggie Smith. A visually sumptuous British production, it won an Oscar for Anthony Powell's costume design.