Dead Man's Folly
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
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About Dead Man's Folly
Dead Man's Folly is a 1986 English-language crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Clive Donner. The cast is led by Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Dead Man's Folly was produced by Warner Bros. Television and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on January 8, 1986.
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Writers
- Rod Browning
- Release date
- January 8, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television
Dead Man's Folly cast & crew
Dead Man's Folly was directed by Clive Donner and written by Rod Browning.
The cast features Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Jean Stapleton as Ariadne Oliver, Constance Cummings as Amy Folliatt, Tim Pigott-Smith as Sir Stubbs, Jonathan Cecil as Hastings, and Kenneth Cranham as Insp. Bland.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Curtis Clark, and it was produced by Neil Hartley.
Is Dead Man's Folly worth watching?
Dead Man's Folly holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and mystery, Dead Man's Folly is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dead Man's Folly
Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
Jean Stapleton
Ariadne Oliver
Constance Cummings
Amy Folliatt
Tim Pigott-Smith
Sir Stubbs
Jonathan Cecil
Hastings
Kenneth Cranham
Insp. Bland
Susan Wooldridge
Amanda Brewis
Christopher Guard
Alec Legge
Jeff Yagher
Eddie South
Nicollette Sheridan
Hattie Stubbs
Ralph Arliss
Michael Weyman
Caroline Langrishe
Sally Legge
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Dead Man's Folly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dead Man's Folly in United States?
Dead Man's Folly is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Dead Man's Folly in?
Dead Man's Folly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dead Man's Folly?
Dead Man's Folly runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Dead Man's Folly rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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