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title: "By the Pricking of My Thumbs"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/by-the-pricking-of-my-thumbs-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31329
imdb_id: "tt0445570"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 89
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/by-the-pricking-of-my-thumbs-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" (2005).
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Title: By the Pricking of My Thumbs (French: Mon petit doigt m'a dit...).
Year: 2005.
Genre: Comedy and Mystery.
Origin: French film.
Source Material: Based on the 1968 novel By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie.
Director/Writer: Pascal Thomas.
Runtime: 1h 45m.
Release Date: 04/13/2005 (FR).
Plot: The Beresfords investigate mysterious deaths at an old people's home.
Note: Source [5] mentions an episode of "Agatha Christie's Marple" titled "By The Pricking of My Thumbs" starring Clare Holman, but the prompt asks for the overview of the film "By the

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pascal Thomas
- **Networks / Studios**: France 2 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Catherine Frot** as *Prudence Beresford*
- **André Dussollier** as *Colonel Bélisaire Beresford*
- **Geneviève Bujold** as *Rose Evangelista*
- **Laurent Terzieff** as *Maître Anet / Monsieur Sévigné*
- **Valérie Kaprisky** as *Françoise Blayes*
- **Bernard Verley** as *The General*
- **Alexandra Stewart** as *Mrs. Boscovan*
- **Sarah Biasini** as *Marie-Christine*
- **Françoise Seigner** as *Ada, tante de Bélisaire*
- **Élizabeth Macocco** as *Mme Pacard, directrice de la maison de retraite*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch By the Pricking of My Thumbs online?
By the Pricking of My Thumbs is currently available to watch or stream on Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is By the Pricking of My Thumbs worth watching?
By the Pricking of My Thumbs holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 89 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie By the Pricking of My Thumbs and when was it released?
By the Pricking of My Thumbs is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed By the Pricking of My Thumbs?
By the Pricking of My Thumbs was directed by Pascal Thomas.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [By the Pricking of My Thumbs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31329)
- [By the Pricking of My Thumbs (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/By_the_Pricking_of_My_Thumbs_(film))
- [By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445570/fullcredits/)
- [By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31329-mon-petit-doigt-m-a-dit)
- [Clare Holman](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/by-the-pricking-of-my-thumbs/credits)

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