Although fans will miss Inspector Japp, Miss Lemon and Major Hastings, the newer Hercule Poirot TV movies showcase David Suchet’s unsurpassed interpretation of Agatha Christie's fastidious homicide expert.
Aristocratic Elinor Carlisle (Elizabeth Dermot Walsh) takes a drive down to Hunterby, the estate of her invalid aunt, Laura Welman (Diana Quick), with an eye to showing off her dishy fiance, Roddy Winter (Rupert Penry-Jones). During her recent convalescence, Aunt Laura has grown fond of a care-giver named Mary Gerrard (Kelly Reilly), the daughter of her former gardener. Elinor is concerned about her aunt’s declining health and shares a cryptic letter to ...
Released:
2003
Rated:
NR
Length:
100 mins