Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Ran R — 20 Jan 2011

Impeccable performances. Albert Finney as Poirot is a wee bit scary though.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Ran R on 20 Jan 2011.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.

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