Appointment with Death (1988)
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(158 ratings)
In this mystery, Peter Ustinov reprises the role of Hercule Poirot, the fussy and flower-tending detective from Belgium created by Agatha Christie. In 1937, Mrs. Emily Boynton (Piper Laurie) is on an archeological dig in Palestine; she inherited the wealth of her recently deceased husband and feels… More In this mystery, Peter Ustinov reprises the role of Hercule Poirot, the fussy and flower-tending detective from Belgium created by Agatha Christie. In 1937, Mrs. Emily Boynton (Piper Laurie) is on an archeological dig in Palestine; she inherited the wealth of her recently deceased husband and feels little inclination to share it with her relatives. When she turns up murdered, there are plenty of logical suspects among the people who hated Emily, so which one did the deed? It's up to Poirot to find out. The supporting cast includes Lauren Bacall, John Gielgud, and Carrie Fisher; the film was Ustinov's sixth go-round as Poirot. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Winner
- Written By
- Anthony Shaffer, Michael Winner
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 15, 1988 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Winner has never quite maintained a consistent quality, though he certainly has maintained a consistency of style -- and that makes this both interesting and wrongheaded.
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Cast
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Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot
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Lauren Bacall
as Lady Westholme
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Carrie Fisher
as Nadine Boynton
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John Gielgud
as Col. Carbury
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Piper Laurie
as Mrs. Emily Boynton
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Hayley Mills
as Miss Quinton
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Jenny Seagrove
as Dr. Sarah King
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David Soul
as Jefferson Cope
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John Terlesky
as Raymond Boynton
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Valerie Gene Richards
as Carol Boynton
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Nicholas Guest
as Lennox Boynton
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Amber Bezer
as Ginevra Boynton
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Douglas Sheldon
as Capt. Rogers
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Michael Sarne
as Healey
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Michael Craig
as Lord Peel
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Dan Muggia
as Italian Policeman
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Hugh Brophy
as British Official at Ball
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Ruggero Comploy
as Tourist Guide
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Mohammed Hirzalla
as Hassan
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Rupert Horrox
as British Official
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Lutuf Nuayser
as Boynton Driver
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Marcel Soloman
as Ship's Captain
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Babi Neeman
as Arab Vendor
