Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Star R — 22 May 2008

Detective Poirot is rather annoying - and I think this would be better as a play.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Star R on 22 May 2008.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.

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