UK,
1978, 140 min
(Alternative: 135 min)
Directed by:
John GuillerminScreenplay:
Anthony ShafferCinematography:
Jack CardiffComposer:
Nino RotaCast:
Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Jon Finch, Olivia Hussey, I.S. Johar, George Kennedy, Angela Lansbury, Simon MacCorkindale (more)Plots(1)
As Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Soon, every elegant passenger is a prime suspect - can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey? (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1979 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1979 - Best Costume Design
- 1979 - Peter Ustinov (Best Leading Actor)
- 1979 - Angela Lansbury (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1979 - Maggie Smith (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1979 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language