Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Alex W — 19 Feb 2008

A really quite fun ensemble performance from the mid-1970s. Funny and clever.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Alex W on 19 Feb 2008.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.

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