Murder in Three Acts(1986)
Murder in Three Acts Synopsis
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.
Murder in Three Acts (1986) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Gary Nelson, released on September 30, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms and Jonathan Cecil. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Nelson
- Writers:
- Scott Swanton, Agatha Christie
- Producers:
- Paul Waigner
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Roach
- Composer:
- Alf Clausen
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television
- Status:
- Released
Murder in Three Acts Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Col. Mateo
Lisa Eichhorn
as Cynthia Dayton
Dana Elcar
as Dr. Strange
Frances Lee McCain
as Miss Milray
Marian Mercer
as Daisy Eastman
Diana Muldaur
as Angela Stafford
Nicholas Pryor
as Freddie Dayton
Key crew
Directed by Gary Nelson, written by Scott Swanton and Agatha Christie, produced by Paul Waigner.
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Murder in Three Acts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 79 ratings.
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Murder in Three Acts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts online?
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Murder in Three Acts (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Murder in Three Acts?
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The main cast of Murder in Three Acts (1986) includes Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms, Jonathan Cecil and Fernando Allende. The film was directed by Gary Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder in Three Acts released?
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Murder in Three Acts was released on September 30, 1986 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Murder in Three Acts worth watching?
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Murder in Three Acts (1986) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.