The ABC Murders
- Episode aired Jan 5, 1992
- Not Rated
- 1h 43m
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8.4/10
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Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically.Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically.Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically.
- Director
- Writers
- Clive Exton
- Agatha Christie(uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe film that Cust watches in Doncaster is Alfred Hitchcock's 1932 film Number 17 (1932). His wife, Alma Reville, was one of the scenario writers.
- GoofsThe programme features a number of excerpts from a supposedly contemporary "film" from 1936. The effect is strikingly well-done, except at the end of the film are shown the acting and technical credits; in a genuine 1936 film, these credits would have been shown at the beginning.
- Quotes
Alexander Bonaparte Cust: I just had to come and say "Thank you," Mr. Poirot. You are a very great man.
Chief Inspector Japp: Oh, he knows that.
- Alternate versionsTitle in most Spanish speaking countries is "El misterio de la guía de ferrocarriles"
- ConnectionsFeatures Number 17 (1932)
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one of the best
Poirot investigates a series of killings in "The ABC Murders" in this excellent adaptation. As Hastings reappears after an absence, Poirot receives letters from a serial killer, calling himself ABC, who tells Poirot the city where the next murder will take place. At the scene of each crime, he leaves the ABC railroad schedule. The murders seem to have the same last name initial as the name of the town.
The authorities think the killer is insane, but Poirot doesn't. He believes there is a real method to the killer's madness. It takes a while, but Poirot finally figures it out.
Wonderful, exciting adaptation, and if you haven't read the book (or like me read it a hundred years ago) it's even more thrilling since you won't know the solution.
I love Poirot, Hastings, and Japp together. Suchet is so perfect as Poirot except for one small thing. Agatha Christie came to hate Poirot. There's no way she would have hated THIS Poirot. She found him "insufferable" and an "egocentric creep." Despite being fussy, egomaniacal, and arrogant, Suchet somehow gives Poirot warmth and a camaraderie with Japp and Hastings. I just love his interpretation. You can't hate him.
The authorities think the killer is insane, but Poirot doesn't. He believes there is a real method to the killer's madness. It takes a while, but Poirot finally figures it out.
Wonderful, exciting adaptation, and if you haven't read the book (or like me read it a hundred years ago) it's even more thrilling since you won't know the solution.
I love Poirot, Hastings, and Japp together. Suchet is so perfect as Poirot except for one small thing. Agatha Christie came to hate Poirot. There's no way she would have hated THIS Poirot. She found him "insufferable" and an "egocentric creep." Despite being fussy, egomaniacal, and arrogant, Suchet somehow gives Poirot warmth and a camaraderie with Japp and Hastings. I just love his interpretation. You can't hate him.
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- 39 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Greater London, England, UK(Exterior of Ascher shop in Andover)
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- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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