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Movie poster: Appointment with Death (1988)
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Appointment with Death

1988 · 102 min Thriller Crime Mystery Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director Michael Winner
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (165 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Michael Winner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Hercule Poirot

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Lady Westholme

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Nadine Boynton

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Colonel Carbury

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Emily Boynton

Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills

Miss Quinton

Jenny Seagrove

Jenny Seagrove

Dr. Sarah King

David Soul

David Soul

Jefferson Cope

Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest

Lennox Boynton

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Valerie Richards

Carol Boynton

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