Witness for the Prosecution. Poster of the 1957 movie and cover of the 1948 book, The Witness for the Prosecution
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The Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie, 1948
movie vs book
Billy Wilder, 1957

Sir Wilfrid Robarts, a master barrister in ill health, takes on Leonard Vole as a client, despite the objections of his private nurse, Miss Plimsoll, who says the doctor warns him against taking on any criminal cases. During the trial in the Old Bailey, Sir Wilfrid is contacted by a mysterious woman who, for a fee, provides him with letters written by Christine herself to a mysterious lover named Max.


Death on the Nile. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1937 book
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Death on the Nile
Agatha Christie, 1937
movie vs book
Andy Wilson, 2004

The peace and tranquility that was temporarily existent on the S.S. Karnak is destroyed after one of the passengers is found murdered. Renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is entrusted with the important task of identifying which one of the passengers is the killer before they strike again.


Why Didn't They Ask Evans?. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 1934 book
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Agatha Christie, 1934
TV series vs book
Hugh Laurie, 2022-

When Bobby Jones and Frankie Derwent comes across the body of a dying man, they hear his cryptic last words – ‘Why didn’t they ask Evans?’. They soon discover a photograph of a beautiful young woman in the dead man’s pocket and with that as their only clue they set about solving the mystery behind his death.


Murder on the Orient Express. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1934 book
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Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie, 1934
movie vs book
Sidney Lumet, 1974

In December 1935, Hercule Poirot is travelling aboard the Orient Express, encountering his friend Signor Bianchi, a director of the company which owns the line. During the trip, American businessman Samuel Ratchett is found stabbed to death in his cabin. Bianchi entreats Poirot to solve the case.


Ordeal by Innocence. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1958 book
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Ordeal by Innocence
Agatha Christie, 1958
TV series vs book
Sandra Goldbacher, 2018

Wealthy heiress Rachel Argyll is found bludgeoned to death in her palatial home where she lives with her husband, Leo; their five adopted children and their maid, Kirsten Lindquist. Jack is arrested for the crime as his fingerprints are found on the presumed murder weapon, but is killed in jail before he can stand trial.


Death on the Nile. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1937 book
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Death on the Nile
Agatha Christie, 1937
movie vs book
John Guillermin, 1978

The peace and tranquility that was temporarily existent on the S.S. Karnak is destroyed after one of the passengers is found murdered. Renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is entrusted with the important task of identifying which one of the passengers is the killer before they strike again.


Murder Is Easy. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1939 book
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Murder Is Easy
Agatha Christie, 1939
movie vs book
Hettie Macdonald, 2009

A village is besieged by a series of ostensibly accidental deaths, yet Miss Marple is steadfast in her belief that a more malevolent force is at play, especially when a villager en route to Scotland Yard meets a conveniently timed demise.


Why Didn't They Ask Evans?. Poster of the 1980 movie and cover of the 1934 book
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Agatha Christie, 1934
movie vs book
John Davies, Tony Wharmby, 1980

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man.


A Haunting in Venice. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1969 book, Hallowe'en Party
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Hallowe'en Party
Agatha Christie, 1969
movie vs book
Kenneth Branagh, 2023

Set in post-World War II Venice, Poirot, who is now retired and living in self-imposed isolation, hesitantly participates in a seance. However, when one of the attendees is murdered, the former detective is compelled to resume his role in unraveling the identity of the killer.


The ABC Murders. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1936 book, The A.B.C. Murders
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The A.B.C. Murders
Agatha Christie, 1936
TV series vs book
Alex Gabassi, 2018

1933. Hercule Poirot, older and greyer, receives letters threatening murder. The sender signs themselves only as “A.B.C.” When he takes the letters to the police looking for help, Hercule finds all his old friends have moved on. But soon there is a murder and the once-great detective must take matters into his own hands.


Why Didn't They Ask Evans?. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1934 book
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Agatha Christie, 1934
movie vs book
Nicholas Renton, 2009

While visiting her friend Marjorie Attfield, Miss Marple learns that her son Bobby had recently found a body, identified as a Mr. Pritchard, on the cliff side. He’s received a letter asking him to appear at the enquiry but it seems to be a wild goose chase meant to keep him away from the real enquiry taking place elsewhere.


Murder on the Orient Express. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1934 book
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Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie, 1934
movie vs book
Kenneth Branagh, 2017

In 1934, renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solves a theft at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Businessman Edward Ratchett offers to hire Poirot to be his bodyguard during the three-day journey, having received anonymous threatening letters.