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Agatha Christie (novel)
David Pirie (screenplay)
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Original Air Date:
26 December 2003 (Season 9, Episode 2)
Plot:
Elinor Carlisle seems to be the obvious murderer of her ailing aunt and the beautiful romantic rival who broke up her engagement, but Poirot uncovers darker motives. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast
(Episode Cast overview, first billed only) | David Suchet | ... | Hercule Poirot |
| Elisabeth Dermot Walsh | ... | Elinor Carlisle |
 | Rupert Penry-Jones | ... | Roddy Winter |
 | Kelly Reilly | ... | Mary Gerrard |
| Paul McGann | ... | Dr. Peter Lord |
| Phyllis Logan | ... | Nurse Hopkins |
 | Marion O'Dwyer | ... | Nurse O'Brien |
| Diana Quick | ... | Mrs. Welman |
| Stuart Laing | ... | Ted Horlick |
| Jack Galloway | ... | Marsden |
| Geoffrey Beevers | ... | Seddon |
| Alistair Findlay | ... | Prosecuting Counsel |
| Linda Spurrier | ... | Mrs. Bishop |
| Ian Taylor | ... | Shopkeeper |
| Timothy Carlton | ... | Judge |
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Finland:94 min | USA:100 min (DVD)
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The title refers to lines from William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night": "Come away, come away, death, And in sad cypress let me be laid." more
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Factual errors: The paper boy at the newsstand announces "Gershwin dies!" Poirot opens the newspaper, which features the obituary of famed American composer George Gershwin. On the opposite page is the obituary of Laura Welman, and the date on the newspaper states that it is September 1937. George Gershwin died on July 11, 1937. more
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Nurse Hopkins:
As I said before, Mr. Poirot, let the dead rest in peace.
Hercule Poirot:
Not when one has to consider the living.
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Poirot: Sad Cypress maintains the usual high quality that any adaptation with David Suchet has. Elinor Carlisle receives an anonymous letter advising her to visit her sick aunt or risk being cut out of the will by the enormous and negative influence someone recently acquired over the old lady. Elinor along with her fiancé Roddy although not believing the letter decide to do as it says in an attempt to discover what is really going on. By the advice of a friend they give Poirot the letter and it is clear to the Belgian detective that evil will soon take his victim. I wont say any more about the story not to ruin it for you but it has plenty of mystery as always and a few twists you wont expect. I was literally falling off the couch in the last minutes as the truth was about to be revealed as it is not easy to take a pick as to whom the killer is despite the opening shot that shows us Elinor being prosecuted for two murders and her off voice proclaiming that she has no remorse about it. We stay in doubt as to if that truly is the case or if maybe she actually is innocent. Of course that is a job for Hercule Poirot.
David Suchet is again perfect in his role. I love his work. I worship his portrayal of Poirot. Unfortunately time goes by and Suchet is not in his best shape and at times seems rather tired. Still he is the best Poirot there is and ever will be. Sad Cypress does loose a lot for not having its main character on screen much time. An hour had passed and we had seen Poirot in only a few scenes. While the story may justify this in a way it still is a disappointment to wait so long to see him in action.
The other actors all do a fantastic job with Elisabeth Dermot-Walsh taking the spotlight. She is amazingly beautiful and mysterious. What an absolutely gorgeous woman.
Sad Cypress is recommended to Agatha Christie's fans and to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Still it is somewhat disappointing due to a little too far fetched explanation and a sometimes absent Poirot performed by an aging Suchet that while still possessing great skill is bellow his best. And of course there's no Captain Hastings, Miss Lemon or Chief Inspector Japp. Its always more fun when the whole gang is present.
A wonderful effort that could maybe be better but still proves an absolute pleasure to watch.