But despite his unwillingness to get involved, he soon ends up on the same Nile cruiser with the lovers' triangle. Touched and saddened by Jacqueline's obsession, Poirot brushes Linnett off. When a chance meeting acquaints Linnett with the renowned detective Hercule Poirot (Suchet), she demands that he come to her aid and put an end to Jacqueline's stalking. But Jacqueline won't be cast aside that easily: Hurt and angry, she follows the newlyweds everywhere they go, a visible reminder of the wrong they have done her. Now Linnett Doyle, she and her handsome new husband Simon (JJ Field) set off on the honeymoon that Simon had planned to take with the woman he jilted, Jacqueline de Bellefort (Emma Malin). “Linnett Ridgeway (Emily Blunt) has it all: youth, beauty, wealth - and, pretty soon, her best friend's fiancé. Running time - 1h 37m 42s (on DVD - The Complete Collection 2006)įront cover at right: Magazine 1 in The Poirot Collectionįrances de la Tour. Season 9, episode 57, original UK air date 12 April 2004
Supporting cast includes Edward Fox, David Soul and Emily Blunt.TV episode from 2004 based on the novel by Agatha Christie
Not as good as the 1978 Peter Ustinov version - that had more atmosphere, better cinematography and generally was more entertaining - but the differences in quality are not large. Who did then? Intriguing murder mystery, with a great twist. However, the only two possible suspects - Ms De Bellefort and Mr Doyle - have perfect alibis and could not possibly have killed her. The next morning Ms Ridgeway is found murdered, shot through the head. One night, Ms De Bellefort, in a fit of anger and jealousy, shoots and wounds Mr Doyle. In revenge for Ms Ridgeway stealing the love of her life, Ms De Bellefort has been openly following Ms Ridgeway around and generally irritating her. Also on board is the woman Mr Doyle left for Ms Ridgeway, Jacqueline De Bellefort. Most notable is a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway, and her husband, Simon Doyle. On board are a mixed selection of characters. Part of his travels includes a trip down the Nile on a passenger boat.
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