Loved “Murder on the Orient Express”? You’ll Adore Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot Tonight on TV!

What better way to spend an evening than watching a film adaptation of a novel by Agatha Christie, the legendary crime writer known for the iconic “Murder on the Orient Express”? Good news: Arte is broadcasting “Appointment with Death,” featuring Peter Ustinov as the beloved detective Hercule Poirot, this Sunday.

Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot: The Sixth Time!

Released in 1988, “Appointment with Death,” directed by British filmmaker Michael Winner (“Death Wish”) and based on the 1938 novel, revolves around Emily Boynton, a stepmother who tyrannizes her three stepchildren by controlling their inheritance from her deceased husband. The family embarks on a cruise to Palestine, under British mandate at the time, and later stays in Jerusalem. One day, Emily Boynton is found dead. On a private holiday, Hercule Poirot takes on the case.

“Appointment with Death” is a highly successful Agatha Christie adaptation, marking Peter Ustinov’s sixth and final portrayal of Hercule Poirot. The British actor had previously played the role in two films (“Death on the Nile” and “Evil Under the Sun”) and three television movies (“Thirteen at Dinner,” “Dead Man’s Folly,” and “Murder in Three Acts”).

Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, David Soul, and More

In this detective story, where the illustrious Belgian sleuth always maintains his British humor, the cast features high-caliber actors including Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia from Star Wars), and David Soul (Hutch from the “Starsky and Hutch” series). If you’re eager to join Hercule Poirot in a top-notch Agatha Christie adaptation, make sure to set aside your Sunday evening—you won’t regret it!

Tonight on Arte at 9 PM