Distinguished by the expert detail that characterizes A&E television mysteries, this exotic, handsome-looking production should satisfy armchair detectives with a fondness for period whodunits.
Detective Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) catches up with his pal Hastings (Hugh Fraser) in Mesopotamia, and hopes to arrange an assignation with a baroness who lives nearby. Poirot's host is archaeologist Eric Leidner (Ron Berglas), whose home is somewhat less than welcoming thanks to his high-strung wife, Louise (Barbara Barnes), who attempts unsuccessfully to conceal her feelings for his partner, Mr. Carey (Christopher Bowen). Then Madame Leidner is found with her skull bash...
Released:
2001
Rated:
NR
Length:
100 mins