"Agatha Christie: Poirot" After the Funeral (2006)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Maurice Phillips

Writers:

Agatha Christie (novel)
Philomena McDonagh (screenplay)

TV Series:

"Agatha Christie: Poirot" (1989)

Original Air Date:

26 March 2006 (Season 10, Episode 3)

Genre:

Drama | Mystery | Crime | Thriller

Plot:

When a man disinherits his sole beneficiary and bequeaths his wealth to others just prior to his death, Poirot is called in to investigate.

Plot Keywords:

Suspect | Beneficiary | Funeral | Hercule Poirot | Inheritance

Cast

David Suchet	...	Hercule Poirot
Philip Anthony	...	Vicar (as Phillip Anthony)
Robert Bathurst	...	Gilbert Entwhistle
Anna Calder-Marshall	...	Maude Abernethie
John Carson	...	Richard Abernethie
Kevin Doyle	...	Inspector Morton
Michael Fassbender	...	George Abernethie
Fiona Glascott	...	Rosamund
Geraldine James	...	Helen Abernethie
Dominic Jephcott	...	Dr. Larraby
Vicky Ogden	...	Janet
Julian Ovenden	...	Michael Shane
Lucy Punch	...	Susannah Henderson
William Russell	...	Lanscombe
Annabel Scholey	...	'Miss Sorrel'

Runtime:

USA:120 min (including commercials)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Australia:M | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Rotherfield Park, East Tisted, Alton, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

Granada Television

Quotes:

Miss Gilchrist: Young people nowadays seem so uncaring. They don't know what it is to be alone in the world.
Hercule Poirot: The journey of life... it can be hard for those of us who travel alone, Mademoiselle. Have you always been a companion to a lady?
Miss Gilchrist: No. I used to have my own tea shop, "The Willow Tree". Oh, it was a delightful little place, Mr Poirot. All the china was blue-willow patterned... so pretty, and the cakes were really awfully good, if I say it myself. But a Lions establishment opened up nearby and my little place failed.
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Movie Connections:

Version of Murder at the Gallop (1963)

A fabulous Murder Mystery

I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery from David Suchet- who plays Poirot fabulously. A mystery that I did not solve until the end- one thing confused me (the nuns). I recommend this to anyone who is an Agatha Christie fan or anybody who just like (murder) mysteries. A spectacular acting job from the entire cast- David Suchet always puts on a spectacular performance. The Movie also captures the time very well- with old cars, houses, costumes and other buildings all being incorporated into the film. For those who aren't aware; Agatha Cristie is a wonderful writer- and this movie really captures her unique writing style and ability to cook up a spectacular read.