Sidney Lumet was right about the champagne toast. And here is something that not every writer understands: what works on the page doesn't always work on the screen. Agatha Christie, by all accounts, liked this adaptation - and so seldom did - but I'm thinking of another well-known British writer who had a beloved book adapted into a beloved film in the early 1970's who didn't like this film version, as well I can imagine. But having read his book, I can say that what he wrote was brilliant, but it wouldn't have worked quite as well on the screen. His ending in particular would have ruined the movie. A great writer know that adaptation keeps the heart and soul if not necessarily every page.
The answers is: Actor Sean Connery, Actor Albert Finney in Skyfall, Actor Micheal York in Austin Powers (which is a spun on Bond), Anthony Perkins who worked with Sir Roger Moore in Ffolkes and Richard Jenkins, Second Assistant Director who worked on The James Bond films from Goldfinger til Live and Let Die.
Apparently Bernard Hermann hated it for Death Train, would loved to have heard his version (Psycho & Vertigo on wheels?), buy yeah, Bennett is perfection.
It is phenomenal. Lauren Bacall on the door, for the stabbing scene, is one spectacular performance. The lesson is: there will always be a punishment for each and every crime!
My mom & I watched this on a school night. I told her I wanted to finish the movie and I'd get up in time with no problem. She said ok then turned and said ``they all did it! , Good Night`` I was no but she was right
This is a necessary upload. I have just read the book and watched the movie. Well, this particular documentary has to be longer than 9 minutes. It says that this one depicts the make of the movie, "the passengers". I wonder whether there are other parts of it. Does anyone know?
Hitchcock: Perkins and Balsam were in "Psycho." Bergman was in "Spellbound," "Notorious," and "Under Capricorn." References to "The Lady Vanishes": drawing on a fogged window and Rachett's disappearing in a tunnel. The train in "The Lady Vanishes" is the Orient Express. Is use of a train common enough in Hitchcock movies to count as an element shared with MOOE? ("NxNW," "The Lady Vanishes," "Strangers on a Train," "Shadow of a Doubt," "Spellbound," etc.)
Frank Ball Oops, I missed a few things. The shot from level to high, shooting overhead, when Poirot finds the white night gown is similar to the shot in "North by Northwest" when Van Damme suggests Eve will be disposed of over water. Normally, such a shot indicates the person in frame is doomed. These two shots, however, are similar in that they indicate the opposite: triumph and certainty of a course of action upon realization of the truth. (An overhead shot of the Professor's cadre at a round table in NxNW has a somewhat similar meaning: gods overhead, pulling the strings and determining the fate of the unwitting mortals below.) Also, Connery was in "Marnie." (That's embarrassing. We both should've gotten that.) :)
I wish there were more parts of this great documentary here on youtube. So many backstage facts that only an insider could tell. I loved this 9 minute part of it.
It may depend on whether you're a very keen whodunnit/Christie follower, but many people (including myself) find this film very dry. I saw it in the cinema at the time as a child and I rewatched it last year and despite all the wonderful talent involved in front of and behind the cameras, I just cannot warm to this film.
I would say it's less appealing to keen Christie fans (like myself). Finney might resemble Poirot but doesn't feel like Poirot at all, not to me. Suchet was the best but outside of TV, Endless Night was a nice adaptation which captured the atmosphere of the book well. But not a typical whodunit.
@Viking Song I saw it in 1975 as a young adult and I hadn't read any Christie novels at the time. I loved this film, still do although I am very very fond of David Suchet as Poirot. Funnily enough I don't care for his version of MOTOE.
Grew up reading Christie, this was 1st quality production & performance of Poirot in movies & Finney set the bar for me. This film is beautifully produced & wonderfully cast, filmed & directed, it's about as dry as the snowdrift it's set in.
Really, it's the only good version of a Poirot ever filmed. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) and the Russian And Then There Were None are the other great films. But so far, no Christie Whodunnit has been filmed to equal this movie.
I simply agree with you. Although a lot of the details written by Christie are not included here. I also watched a more recent version of Witness and found it quite acceptable. But the one with Charles Laughton is unbeatable! Have you watched Death on the Nile, starring David Niven?
Well no. It might be a good film in its own right but by no means does it bear resemblance to the atmosphere of Agatha Christie's novel. For that you need dark and sombre Dostoyevskyan climate. So far only Suchet's version achieved it.
❤ "absurdity of the story", a tale of revenge & retribution committed by jury of 12 loved 1s in memory of their lost loves. Beautiful escapism, but now that I'm older the murder holds an entirely different meaning, esp. as Lumet cuts back to Bacall's shuddering reaction shots. Absurd story is And Then There Were None, where the plot is reversed, as 1 unknown stranger collects strangers to off them 1 by 1.
Finney MADE Poirot, who else has been Oscar nominated? Ustinov is comedic crackpot, Randall unbearable & Suchet petite & fussy, only Finney portrays the power, force & little grey cells behind the ridiculous & overwrought facade.
The cast alone is enough to make this movie worth watching.
Cast,the director and the story is first class,excellently executed!
Wendy holler plays it to the hilt
One of the greatest films ever made with the best script. I’ve watched it countless times.
The stack of Louis Vuitton steamer trunks on the coach blocking the entry this film is just sublime
Albert Finney...brilliant as always!
Sidney Lumet was right about the champagne toast. And here is something that not every writer understands: what works on the page doesn't always work on the screen. Agatha Christie, by all accounts, liked this adaptation - and so seldom did - but I'm thinking of another well-known British writer who had a beloved book adapted into a beloved film in the early 1970's who didn't like this film version, as well I can imagine. But having read his book, I can say that what he wrote was brilliant, but it wouldn't have worked quite as well on the screen. His ending in particular would have ruined the movie. A great writer know that adaptation keeps the heart and soul if not necessarily every page.
Are you referring to Burgess and A Clockwork Orange?
@@sydneycully3613 I don’t have any hearsay on that.
The answers is: Actor Sean Connery, Actor Albert Finney in Skyfall, Actor Micheal York in Austin Powers (which is a spun on Bond), Anthony Perkins who worked with Sir Roger Moore in Ffolkes and Richard Jenkins, Second Assistant Director who worked on The James Bond films from Goldfinger til Live and Let Die.
This amazing score by Richard Rodney Bennett - a true classic ...
Apparently Bernard Hermann hated it for Death Train, would loved to have heard his version (Psycho & Vertigo on wheels?), buy yeah, Bennett is perfection.
charming movie and nice how the story climaxes and ends
It is phenomenal. Lauren Bacall on the door, for the stabbing scene, is one spectacular performance. The lesson is: there will always be a punishment for each and every crime!
James Bond was played by Sean Connery. Connery played Colonel Arbuthnot in the Lumet film. The Orient Express appeared in From Russia with Love.
The film is better than the novel.
My mom & I watched this on a school night. I told her I wanted to finish the movie and I'd get up in time with no problem. She said ok then turned and said ``they all did it! , Good Night`` I was no but she was right
Love that film...
This is a necessary upload. I have just read the book and watched the movie. Well, this particular documentary has to be longer than 9 minutes. It says that this one depicts the make of the movie, "the passengers". I wonder whether there are other parts of it. Does anyone know?
There was a follow up to this, which seems to have disappeared, in which Richard Rodney Bennett talks about the music and the recording.
عالی،درجه۱،یک فیلم ماندگار.🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
Hitchcock: Perkins and Balsam were in "Psycho." Bergman was in "Spellbound," "Notorious," and "Under Capricorn." References to "The Lady Vanishes": drawing on a fogged window and Rachett's disappearing in a tunnel. The train in "The Lady Vanishes" is the Orient Express. Is use of a train common enough in Hitchcock movies to count as an element shared with MOOE? ("NxNW," "The Lady Vanishes," "Strangers on a Train," "Shadow of a Doubt," "Spellbound," etc.)
Excellent! Loved that you were up to the challenge. Actually you added more than I could think of. wow. Well done.
Frank Ball Oops, I missed a few things. The shot from level to high, shooting overhead, when Poirot finds the white night gown is similar to the shot in "North by Northwest" when Van Damme suggests Eve will be disposed of over water. Normally, such a shot indicates the person in frame is doomed. These two shots, however, are similar in that they indicate the opposite: triumph and certainty of a course of action upon realization of the truth. (An overhead shot of the Professor's cadre at a round table in NxNW has a somewhat similar meaning: gods overhead, pulling the strings and determining the fate of the unwitting mortals below.) Also, Connery was in "Marnie." (That's embarrassing. We both should've gotten that.) :)
cdorman11 Damn good Sir, yep Marnie, there's always one that falls thru thecracks, lol.
Balsam worked with Lumet in 12 Angry Men, this is full dress remake with jury also being executioner.
Yes. It's especially odd to see Balsam and Perkins on screen together after having seen "Psycho".
Total classic ten times better than the awful Branagh remake, if you could even call it that.....l
Couldn't watch it because of this 1, love original Death on the Nile, let's hope they do it better this time.
Agreed. Branagh's version sucked, but I can barely stand that man, anyway.
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Is this the documentary on the Region 1 DVD? Thanks for posting it
yes it is, thanks or watching.
I wish there were more parts of this great documentary here on youtube. So many backstage facts that only an insider could tell. I loved this 9 minute part of it.
nikk mikk are there other parts of this? This one is "The Passengers". I suppose there is more!
Everyone was guilty!
We all are.
Of something.
Or want to be or should be.
It may depend on whether you're a very keen whodunnit/Christie follower, but many people (including myself) find this film very dry. I saw it in the cinema at the time as a child and I rewatched it last year and despite all the wonderful talent involved in front of and behind the cameras, I just cannot warm to this film.
Dan Cowan
Very good
I would say it's less appealing to keen Christie fans (like myself). Finney might resemble Poirot but doesn't feel like Poirot at all, not to me. Suchet was the best but outside of TV, Endless Night was a nice adaptation which captured the atmosphere of the book well. But not a typical whodunit.
@Viking Song I saw it in 1975 as a young adult and I hadn't read any Christie novels at the time. I loved this film, still do although I am very very fond of David Suchet as Poirot. Funnily enough I don't care for his version of MOTOE.
Grew up reading Christie, this was 1st quality production & performance of Poirot in movies & Finney set the bar for me. This film is beautifully produced & wonderfully cast, filmed & directed, it's about as dry as the snowdrift it's set in.
Really, it's the only good version of a Poirot ever filmed. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) and the Russian And Then There Were None are the other great films. But so far, no Christie Whodunnit has been filmed to equal this movie.
Still one of my favorite movies. Though I love Ustinov in "Dead man's Folly"
I agree, I love Suchet, but Finney is amazingly good, the best in my opinion.
@Viking Song Unrecognizable Finney only Poirot to be Oscar nominated.
I simply agree with you. Although a lot of the details written by Christie are not included here. I also watched a more recent version of Witness and found it quite acceptable. But the one with Charles Laughton is unbeatable! Have you watched Death on the Nile, starring David Niven?
Well no. It might be a good film in its own right but by no means does it bear resemblance to the atmosphere of Agatha Christie's novel. For that you need dark and sombre Dostoyevskyan climate. So far only Suchet's version achieved it.
A wonderful film, despite the absurdity of the story.
❤ "absurdity of the story", a tale of revenge & retribution committed by jury of 12 loved 1s in memory of their lost loves. Beautiful escapism, but now that I'm older the murder holds an entirely different meaning, esp. as Lumet cuts back to Bacall's shuddering reaction shots. Absurd story is And Then There Were None, where the plot is reversed, as 1 unknown stranger collects strangers to off them 1 by 1.
Finney's portrayal was hideous, the only portrayal that was as bad was Kenneth Branagh's.
Finney MADE Poirot, who else has been Oscar nominated? Ustinov is comedic crackpot, Randall unbearable & Suchet petite & fussy, only Finney portrays the power, force & little grey cells behind the ridiculous & overwrought facade.