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Alternate Names:

Title in Italiano:

Assassinio sull'Orient Express

Title in Português:

Um Crime no Expresso do Oriente

Title in Français:

Synopsis

The murder

Having sorted a matter out in the Middle East, detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) is returning to England aboard the Orient Express. During the journey, Poirot encounters his friend Bianchi (Martin Balsam), a director of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, which owns the line. The train is unusually crowded for the time of year: every first-class berth has been booked. Shortly after the train's departure from Istanbul, a wealthy American businessman, Ratchett (Richard Widmark), tries to secure Poirot's services for $15,000 since he has received many death threats, but Poirot finds the case of little interest and turns it down. That night the train is caught in heavy snows in the Balkans. The next morning Ratchett is found stabbed to death in his cabin.

Clues

Dr. Constantine's examination of the body reveals that Ratchett was stabbed 12 times. Some wounds were slight, but at least three of them could have resulted in death. The stopped watch in the victim's pocket, as well as Poirot's reconstructed timeline of passenger activities the night before, indicate that Ratchett was murdered at about 1:15 a.m. The train had stopped, surrounded by fresh snow, before that time. There are no tracks in the snow and the doors to the other cars were locked, so the murderer is almost certainly still among the passengers in the coach in which Ratchett was killed.

Suspects

The thirteen suspects are:

Hector McQueen (Anthony Perkins)
Edward Beddoes (Sir John Gielgud)
Mary Debenham (Vanessa Redgrave)
Colonel Arbuthnott (Sean Connery)
Princess Natalia Dragomiroff (Wendy Hiller)
Hildegarde Schmidt (Rachel Roberts)
Count Rudolf Andrenyi (Michael York)
Countess Elena Andrenyi (Jacqueline Bisset)
Greta Ohlsson (Ingrid Bergman)
Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard (Lauren Bacall)
Antonio (Gino) Foscarelli (Denis Quilley)
Cyrus B. "Dick" Hardman (Colin Blakely)
Pierre-Paul Michel (Jean-Pierre Cassel)

Motive

Poirot soon comes to realise that all the suspects were connected to the Armstrong family and had reason to seek revenge for the tragedies that followed the kidnapping. Some openly admit their connections to the Armstrongs, while other ties must be uncovered by Poirot. Ratchett was sedated by Beddoes and McQueen. Each of the passengers then stabbed him in turn.

Poirot presents this explanation for the murder to the assembled passengers, describing it as the "complex" solution to the crime. Yet he also offers another explanation, a "simple" one. In the course of the inquiry evidence has been found of an intruder on the train, who may have murdered Ratchett and then escaped evidence planted by the suspects. Poirot suggests that Ratchett/Cassetti may have been involved with the Mafia and murdered as the result of a feud. He leaves it to Bianchi, director of the line, to decide which explanation to present to the local police.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Murder on the Orient Express
	The Wailing Wall	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Jaffa to Stamboul	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Arrival	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	The Orient Express	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Departure	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Judgement	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Touch Nothing Else	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	MacQueen	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Twelve Stab Wounds	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	The Armstrong Case	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Mrs. Hubbard	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	This is True	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Keep Everyone Inside	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Confession	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Geography	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	One Sharp Knife	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Ma Katherine	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	True Identity	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Dr. Arbuthnot	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	It Is Time	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Justice	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Poirot	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Never Forget - Michelle Pfeiffer	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	Orient Express Suite	Patrick Doyle: Performer
	On the Waterfront Suite	Georges Auric: Performer
	Birdman of Alcatraz Suite (arr. P. Russ)	Georges Auric: Performer
	The Man with the Golden Arm Suite	Georges Auric: Performer
	Burlesque: The Stripper	Georges Auric: Performer
	Roman Holiday: Main Title / Prelude (arr. P. Russ)	Georges Auric: Performer
	Shane: Prelude (arr. P. Russ)	Georges Auric: Performer
	Around the World in 80 Days: Overture (arr. R. Bernstein)	Georges Auric: Performer
	Murder on the Orient Express: Waltz (arr. I. Sutherland)	Georges Auric: Performer
	Paris brule-t-il? (Is Paris Burning): A la valse (arr. P. Russ)	Georges Auric: Performer
	The Philadelphia Story Suite	Georges Auric: Performer
	Laura: Main Theme	Georges Auric: Performer
	Double Indemnity Suite: Prelude / Narration / The Meeting / The Lovers / The Murder / Finale (arr. C. Palmer)	Georges Auric: Performer
	Gone With The Wind - Tara's Theme (Max Steiner)	John Barry: Performer
	Poltergeist and Papillon (Jerry Goldsmith)	John Barry: Performer
	Spartacus - Love Theme (Alex North)	John Barry: Performer
	Murder on the Orient Express - Waltz (Richard Rodney Bennett)	John Barry: Performer
	The Magnificent Seven - Suite (Elmer Bernstein)	John Barry: Performer
	High Noon - Theme (Dimitri Tiomkin)	John Barry: Performer
	Charade, Two For The Road, Moon River - Songs For Audrey (Henry MAncini)	John Barry: Performer
	Casablanca - Suite (Max Steiner)	John Barry: Performer
	Ghost - Unchained Melody (Alex North)	John Barry: Performer
	Around the World in 80 Days - Overture (Victor Young)	John Barry: Performer
	The Bridge on the River Kwai - The Colonel Bogey March (Kenneth J. Alford)	John Barry: Performer
	Out of Africa - Flying Over Africa (John Barry)	John Barry: Performer
	Doctor Zhivago - Prelude and Lara's Theme (Maurice Jarre)	John Barry: Performer
	Raiders of the Lost Ark - March and Love Theme (John Williams)	John Barry: Performer
	Once Upon A Time In The West - The Man with the Harmonica (Ennio Morricone)	John Barry: Performer

User reviews

Robert Jones

9/10

The soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express perfectly captures the suspense and intrigue of the film. The music enhances the tension of the murder mystery plot, keeping me engaged and on the edge of my seat throughout.

Mary Green

8/10

The use of orchestral arrangements creates a sense of elegance and sophistication fitting for the setting of a luxurious train journey across Europe.

Lisa King

8/10

The soundtrack's use of leitmotifs helps to establish connections between characters and events, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

Stephanie Jones

6/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack enhances the sense of drama and intrigue surrounding the suspects and their motives.

Elizabeth Perez

6/10

The soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express perfectly captures the suspenseful atmosphere of the murder mystery unfolding aboard the train.

Melissa Brown

2/10

The composition of the soundtrack felt disjointed and out of place at times, distracting from the tension of the murder mystery unfolding on screen.

Susan Young

4/10

The soundtrack for Murder on the Orient Express failed to capture the suspense and intrigue of the film's plot. The music lacked depth and failed to enhance the overall viewing experience.

Steven Scott

1/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express was a missed opportunity to elevate the storytelling and failed to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Susan Lee

7/10

Each character is accompanied by a distinct musical motif, adding depth and personality to the ensemble cast of suspects and passengers aboard the train.

Charles Perez

10/10

The soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express skillfully builds up the sense of mystery and suspense, making the audience feel like they are right there on the train with detective Poirot trying to solve the case. The music perfectly sets the tone for the intricate plot twists and revelations, making it a truly memorable cinematic experience.

Daniel Hernandez

6/10

The sound design of the train setting, with its rhythmic chugging and whistling, blends seamlessly with the music to create an immersive auditory experience.

Laura Campbell

6/10

The music effectively builds tension during key moments of revelation and investigation, keeping the audience engaged and guessing.

James Young

5/10

The use of unusual instruments and sound effects in certain tracks adds an element of surprise and unpredictability to the overall composition.

Paul Hernandez

8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly transports the listener to the 1930s era, capturing the essence of the time period through its composition and instrumentation.

Lisa Scott

5/10

The composer skillfully weaves together different musical motifs to represent each suspect, adding depth to their characters and potential motivations.

Paul Wright

5/10

The soundtrack effectively mirrors the dual nature of the murder mystery, offering both a complex and a simple explanation through its varied musical themes.

David Hill

7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express is a standout element of the film, enriching the narrative with its emotive melodies and atmospheric compositions.

Susan Allen

5/10

Overall, the musical score of Murder on the Orient Express elevates the storytelling and adds layers of suspense and depth to the film's narrative.

Linda Mitchell

8/10

The soundtrack of Murder on the Orient Express is a masterful blend of suspenseful and evocative musical themes that enhance the mystery and intrigue of the story.

Margaret Brown

8/10

The music effectively builds tension and suspense during key moments of the plot, keeping the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats.

Michael Mitchell

5/10

The soundtrack's ability to shift between haunting melodies and fast-paced rhythms mirrors the twists and turns of the plot, keeping the audience on edge.

Mark Roberts

9/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack are simply breathtaking, adding a layer of elegance and sophistication to the film. The use of different musical motifs for each character and scene helps to create a rich and immersive atmosphere that complements the visual storytelling beautifully.

Dorothy Lopez

8/10

The music perfectly complements the intricate web of clues, motives, and secrets woven throughout the story, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.

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