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Murder on the Orient Express (1974): Film vs Book
Film · 1974 · Directed by Sidney Lumet · Starring Albert Finney, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall
About the film
A detective investigates a murder on a train stopped in the snow.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film keeps the novel's plot and its all-star suspects, with a luxurious look.
Read or watch first?
The book is tighter and shows the logic of the clues.
What the book gives you
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
A classic puzzle on a snowbound train, with a brilliant detective and a solution that is a joy to discover. It is clever, quick and elegantly told.
Who will like it: Fans of classic whodunits who like to test their detective skills.