Movies: Stellar Cast Of Suspects In “Murder On The Orient Express”

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In the most timeless of whodunits, “Murder on the Orient Express” follows renowned detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) as he attempts to solve what would become one of the most infamous crimes in history based on Agatha Christie’s classic and most ingenious novel of the same title.

After a shocking murder of a wealthy businessman on the lavish European train barreling its way west in the dead of winter, private detective Poirot must use every tool of his trade to uncover which of the train’s eclectic passengers is the killer, before he or she strikes again.

More than 80 years after its publishing, Christie’s novel remains beloved by new generations of readers. Kenneth Branagh’s stunning retelling of the beloved mystery with its acclaimed ensemble and breathtaking visuals invites audiences to take the most suspenseful train ride of their lives.  Branagh explains why it was a natural fit for him to direct and play Poirot:  "It felt that there was a way in which those two things were very congruent with one person doing the same job.  Because, crucially, I think, Hercule Poirot is a director.  He directs the characters, and like a director, Poirot intuitively tries to listen to the way in which he can be specific and bespoke about how to create the mood that's required for each interrogation.”

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Everyone is treated as a suspect, even a powerhouse cast that includes Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Penélope Cruz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi and Willem Dafoe in the thrilling and breathtaking greatest detective story of all time in “Murder on the Orient Express.”

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“Murder on the Orient Express” is directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as the legendary detective Hercule Poirot who races against time to discover the identity of the murderer before another murder is committed.

The exciting mind-boggling movie takes the audience on a train ride through Europe – from Istanbul to London, back in time to the Golden Age of rail travel.  As the story unfolds, someone is murdered where thirteen strangers are stranded on the train in a snowdrift. Every one of them is a suspect.  Transported into a world of glamour, opulence and danger, nothing is as it seems on the Orient Express, as we are swept up in an intriguing tale of deception, loyalty, love and revenge.

Climb aboard nationwide when “Murder on the Orient Express” opens this November 29 in cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Movies: “Murder On The Orient Express” Trailer & Poster Debut

Following the all-star cast photo reveal of the highly-anticipated latest remake of the classic book by Agatha Christie “Murder on the Orient Express”, 20th Century Fox further exposes the whodunit exploits of the uber-intelligent detective Hercule Poirot on its poster and trailer debut  - https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=_ibNEKpmrJY&feature=youtu.be

Directed by Kenneth Branagh who also stars as Poirot, “Murder on the Orient Express” features a powerhouse cast that includes Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley and Olivia Colman who all play a crucial part in solving the elusive answers to a murder committed who are all considered as suspects while on board the Orient Express.

Branagh, in recent interviews said he made a conscious decision not to watch director Lumet’s (1974) version, and that he had advised the cast also to avoid watching it. “Our goal is to try and find a new approach. That’s why classic stories are worth retelling,” he said, adding that “there are some surprises.”

“Murder on the Orient Express” opens November 8 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.