When Emily Boynton is found dead at an archaeological dig near the Dead Sea, there are a great many suspects. Boynton is a harridan, a former prison wardress who dominates the lives of her three adult stepchildren and her daughter. She is loud and rude, much to the dislike of Lady Westholme, a transplanted American Anglophile and member of the British government and Miss Quinton, the archaeologist in charge of the dig. Also present is Jefferson Cope, the family attorney whom she blackmailed into destroying her late husband's most recent will, thereby ensuring she would inherit everything. By the time of her death, Hercule Poirot has been traveling with this group for several days and already knows a good deal about them. He is more than happy to accept a request from his friend, Colonel Carbury, to assist the authorities in their investigation.
Director: Michael Winner
Writers: Peter Buckman (screenplay), Agatha Christie
Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Ustinov ... Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall ... Lady Westholme
Carrie Fisher ... Nadine Boynton
John Gielgud ... Colonel Carbury
Piper Laurie ... Emily Boynton
Hayley Mills ... Miss Quinton
Jenny Seagrove ... Dr. Sarah King
David Soul ... Jefferson Cope
Nicholas Guest ... Lennox Boynton
Valerie Richards ... Carol Boynton
John Terlesky ... Raymond Boynton
Amber Bezer ... Ginevra Boynton
Douglas Sheldon ... Captain Rogers
Michael Sarne ... Healey (as Mike Sarne)
Michael Craig ... Lord Peel
Country:USA
Language:English
Release Date:15 July 1988 (Sweden)
Also Known As:Appuntamento con la morte
Sound Mix:Mono
Color:Color
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