Death on the Nile (1978 film)
Death on the Nile is a 1978 British mystery film based on Agatha Christie's 1937 novel of the same name, directed by John Guillermin and adapted by Anthony Shaffer. The film features the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, played by Peter Ustinov for the first time, plus an all-star supporting cast that includes Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Jane Birkin, David Niven, George Kennedy, and Jack Warden. The film is a standalone sequel to the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express.
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| Directed by | John Guillermin |
| Screenplay by | Anthony Shaffer |
| Based on | Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie |
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| Cinematography | Jack Cardiff |
| Edited by | Malcolm Cooke |
| Music by | Nino Rota |
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| Distributed by | EMI Distributors |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7.92–8 million |
| Box office | $18 million (Worldwide) |
It takes place in Egypt in 1937, mostly on a period paddle steamer on the Nile. Various famous Ancient Egyptian sights are featured in the film, such as the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and temples at Abu Simbel and Karnak.
Death on the Nile won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design at the 51st Academy Awards.