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Movie Info

Release Date: November 22, 1974
Runtime: 128 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (44)
Genres:
Drama Thriller Mystery
Budget: $1,400,000
Revenue: $35,700,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
62
62/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.1/10
TMDB
1,556 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
74,402 votes
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Murder on the Orient Express

1974

"Trust no one, secrets ride the rails."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Asasinato no Orient Express? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Crime de l'Orient-Express? 🇩🇪 DE: Mord im Orient-Express? 🇵🇹 PT: Assassinato no Expresso do Oriente? 🇮🇹 IT: Assassinio sull'Orient Express? All international titles (44) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1975 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor John Gielgud
1975 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Ingrid Bergman

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $1,400,000
Revenue: $35,700,000
Profit $34,300,000
ROI +2450% (25.5x)

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Murder on the Orient Express is directed by Sidney Lumet .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #detective 86 #investigation 85 #1930s 55 #whodunit 42 #train 32 #snow 24 #murder mystery 17 #repayment 8 #orient express 3 #passenger 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Murder on the Orient Express

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  • Albert Finney's portrayal of Hercule Poirot required extensive preparation, including studying the character's mannerisms and the use of a distinctive Belgian accent.

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  • The film was shot on location in various European countries, including France and Yugoslavia, to authentically capture the atmosphere of the 1930s.

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  • Ingrid Bergman's character, Greta Ohlsson, was originally intended to have a more prominent role, but her scenes were trimmed during editing, highlighting the film's focus on the central mystery.

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  • The train set was constructed on a soundstage, allowing for creative control over the environment and lighting, while also accommodating the complex camera movements required for the film.

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  • Sean Connery's role in this film was part of a broader trend in the 1970s of established action stars taking on more dramatic and ensemble roles.

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  • The film includes a subtle nod to Agatha Christie's other works, with character names and references that can be linked to her broader literary universe.

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