Duration
110 minutes
Quick Summary
Hercule Poirot mystery, starring Peter Ustinov
About This Program
Hercule Poirot braves the heat and sand to investigate the murder of a glamorous stage star on an idyllic Adriatic holiday island. It becomes clear many people had reason to want the temperamental actress dead and the Belgian sleuth is soon hard at work figuring out which of her enemies eventually managed to kill her. Mystery, starring Peter Ustinov, Diana Rigg, James Mason, Maggie Smith and Jane Birkin.
Evil Under the Sun broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 3:10pm, Thursday, 25 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1982
Runtime117 mins
DirectorGuy Hamilton
Cast & Crew
GH
Guy HamiltonDirector
JB
John BrabourneProducer
AS
Anthony ShafferWriter
SM
Sylvia Milesas Myra Gardener
PU
Peter Ustinovas Hercule Poirot
NC
Nicholas Clayas Patrick Redfern
CB
Colin Blakelyas Sir Horace Blatt
JM
James Masonas Odell Gardener
JB
Jane Birkinas Christine Redfern
RM
Roddy McDowallas Rex Brewster
EH
Emily Honeas Linda Marshall
DR
Diana Riggas Arlena Marshall
MS
Maggie Smithas Daphne Castle
