Dead Man's Folly(1986)
Dead Man's Folly Synopsis
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
Dead Man's Folly (1986) is a crime, thriller, mystery, tv movie and drama film directed by Clive Donner, released on January 8, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings and Tim Pigott-Smith. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- Agatha Christie, Rod Browning
- Producers:
- Neil Hartley
- Cinematographer:
- Curtis Clark
- Composer:
- John Addison
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television
- Status:
- Released
Dead Man's Folly (1986) Trailer
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Dead Man's Folly Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Kenneth Cranham
as Insp. Bland
Susan Wooldridge
as Amanda Brewis
Christopher Guard
as Alec Legge
Jeff Yagher
as Eddie South
Nicollette Sheridan
as Hattie Stubbs
- Ralph Arliss
Ralph Arliss
as Michael Weyman
Caroline Langrishe
as Sally Legge
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by Agatha Christie and Rod Browning, produced by Neil Hartley.
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Dead Man's Folly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 66 ratings.
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Dead Man's Folly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead Man's Folly online?
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Dead Man's Folly (1986) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dead Man's Folly?
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The main cast of Dead Man's Folly (1986) includes Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings, Tim Pigott-Smith and Jonathan Cecil. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead Man's Folly released?
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Dead Man's Folly was released on January 8, 1986 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Dead Man's Folly worth watching?
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Dead Man's Folly (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead Man's Folly?
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Yes. The official Dead Man's Folly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.