Death on the Nile 1978
“A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.”
What is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile is a mystery film released in the United States on September 29, 1978. The production is rated PG and has a runtime of two hours and twenty minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 140 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 29, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Mersham Productions, EMI Films
- Budget
- $7,920,000
- Revenue
- $14,560,084
- Genres
- Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Death on the Nile is a mystery film released in the United States on September 29, 1978. The production is rated PG and has a runtime of two hours and twenty minutes. The story follows Hercule Poirot as he enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile. During the voyage, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak, making every elegant passenger a prime suspect. Faced with this crime, Hercule Poirot must confront his most baffling case as a murderer strikes the vessel.
Should you watch it?
“Join detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a shocking murder on a luxury river cruise.”
- Features a classic whodunit mystery
- Set aboard a luxury Nile steamer
- Presents a baffling and complex case to solve
Watch it if you enjoy classic mystery stories set on a river cruise.
Contains themes of murder and suspense suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 09/29/1978.
What genre is the film?
The film is classified as a mystery.
Who is the main detective?
Hercule Poirot is the main detective facing a baffling case.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place on board a luxury Nile steamer named the Karnak.
What inciting incident occurs on board?
A murderer strikes and a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board.