Murder in Three Acts
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
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About Murder in Three Acts
Murder in Three Acts is a 1986 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Gary Nelson. The cast is led by Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Murder in Three Acts was produced by Warner Bros. Television and made in Mexico and United States of America. It was released on September 30, 1986, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Writers
- Scott Swanton
- Release date
- September 30, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television
Murder in Three Acts cast & crew
Murder in Three Acts was directed by Gary Nelson and written by Scott Swanton.
The cast features Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Tony Curtis as Charles Cartwright, Emma Samms as Egg, Jonathan Cecil as Capt. Arthur Hastings, Fernando Allende as Ricardo Montoya, and Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Col. Mateo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alf Clausen, cinematography is by Neil Roach, and it was produced by Paul Waigner.
Is Murder in Three Acts worth watching?
Murder in Three Acts holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 74 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Murder in Three Acts is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Murder in Three Acts
Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
Tony Curtis
Charles Cartwright
Emma Samms
Egg
Jonathan Cecil
Capt. Arthur Hastings
Fernando Allende
Ricardo Montoya
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Col. Mateo
Lisa Eichhorn
Cynthia Dayton
Dana Elcar
Dr. Strange
Frances Lee McCain
Miss Milray
Marian Mercer
Daisy Eastman
Diana Muldaur
Angela Stafford
Nicholas Pryor
Freddie Dayton
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Murder in Three Acts — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts in United States?
Murder in Three Acts is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Murder in Three Acts in?
Murder in Three Acts is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Murder in Three Acts?
Murder in Three Acts runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Murder in Three Acts rated?
Murder in Three Acts is rated U. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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