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Overview

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Director:

Guy Hamilton

Writer:

Anthony Shaffer (screenplay)
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Release Date:

5 March 1982 (USA) more

Tagline:

Evil is Everywhere. Even in Paradise. more

Plot:

Trying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has an alibi. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

1 nomination more

NewsDesk:

Oscar Winner Peter Ustinov Dies at 82
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User Comments:

A delightful romp with wonderful characters more (54 total)


Cast

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Directed by
Guy Hamilton 
 
Writing credits
Agatha Christie (novel) uncredited

Anthony Shaffer (screenplay)

Barry Sandler  uncredited

Produced by
John Brabourne .... producer
Richard B. Goodwin .... producer (as Richard Goodwin)
Michael John Knatchbull .... associate producer (as Michael-John Knatchbull)
 
Cinematography by
Christopher Challis 
 
Film Editing by
Richard Marden 
 
Production Design by
Elliot Scott 
 
Art Direction by
Alan Cassie 
 
Set Decoration by
Peter Howitt 
 
Costume Design by
Anthony Powell 
 
Makeup Department
Jill Carpenter .... makeup artist
Ramon Gow .... hair stylist
 
Production Management
Jim Brennan .... production manager
Jesús García Gárgoles .... unit production manager: Spain (as Jesus Gargoles)
Barrie Melrose .... production supervisor
Denise O'Dell .... unit production manager: Spain
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Derek Cracknell .... first assistant director
 
Art Department
John Paterson .... construction manager
 
Sound Department
John W. Mitchell .... sound recordist (as John Mitchell)
John Richards .... sound recordist
Bill Rowe .... sound recordist
Nicholas Stevenson .... sound editor
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Robin Browne .... camera operator: second unit
John Palmer .... camera operator
Bob Penn .... still photographer
John Clarke .... best boy (uncredited)
Nobby Cross .... gaffer (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Rosemary Burrows .... wardrobe supervisor
Joanna Johnston .... assistant to costume designer
Barbara Matera .... costume maker
Germinal Rangel .... costume maker
 
Editorial Department
Roy Birchley .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
John Dalby .... music arranger: additional arrangements
John Lanchbery .... conductor
John Lanchbery .... music arranger
 
Other crew
Barbara Allen .... production assistant
Gordon Arnell .... publicist
Hugh Casson .... title sketches
Robert Ellis .... title designer
Brian Harris .... supervising accountant
Elaine Schreyeck .... continuity
Woody Shelp .... hat maker
Freddie Fox .... hat maker (uncredited)
 
Crew believed to be complete


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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Agatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun (UK) (complete title)
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Runtime:

117 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English | German | French

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

EMI Films more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Last cinema film of Colin Blakely. more

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: The first corpse (found in the moor at the beginning of the film) can clearly be seen breathing. more

Quotes:

Myra Gardener: There she goes, not a care in the world.
Odell Gardener: I'll make her care.
Myra Gardener: Oh, what do you know about care? If it had been up to you, the good Samaritan would have passed by on the other side.
Odell Gardener: I have an idea but I need to work it out.
Myra Gardener: Yeah, well don't forget about my cousin, Hatty Heimenheimer. It took her so long to "work out an idea," they finally had to stash her away in the booby hatch!
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Movie Connections:

Featured in The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' (1982) (TV) more

Soundtrack:

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22 out of 24 people found the following comment useful.
A delightful romp with wonderful characters, 1 May 2000
9/10
Author: ToddTee from Southern California

Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot is at his best in this movie that is worth the time for the soundtrack of Cole Porter classics or the magnificent cinematography alone. But the performances by Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowall, James Mason and others shouldn't be overlooked either. This is not what you'd call a classic film by any stretch of the imagination, but if you love a feast for the eyes and ears and enjoy quirky characters and Agatha Christie plots don't miss this one. If you've seen it before, see it again!!

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