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Murder by the Book (1986) (TV)
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A fun little tale of two minds meeting. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Peggy Ashcroft | ... | Agatha Christie |
 | Ian Holm | ... | Hercule Poirot |
| Richard Wilson | ... | Sir Max Mallowan |
| Michael Aldridge | ... | Edmond Cork |
| John Atkinson | ... | Gardener |
| Dawn Archibald | ... | Sally |
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Very simply, this is an obviously fictional tale about what happened the night Hercule Poirot paid a visit to Dame Agatha Christie and accused her of murder.
And Hercule Poirot is the victim.
Poirot visits the author and asks why she has chosen to write a book where Poirot dies. The book was "Curtain," one of Christies best novels, even after a half dozen reads. He becomes particularly indignant when he reads the novel and finds out Poirot dies of a heart attack, as a man of extremely advanced age, and not in a dynamic, exciting way. He even rants about the style of dress Christie has attired him in for over fifty years.
The writing is clever, and the acting is wonderful. Ian Holm is no David Suchet, but it doesn't matter. He is always wonderful, and he seems to enjoy playing this character. He does it very well.
Clearly this is a tale that takes place in the mind of Agatha Christie. Fans of this delightful author will enjoy this movie.