Kenneth Branagh’sDeath On The Nile ‘Sailing Home’ In April!
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All suspects on deck! In April, 20th Century Home Entertainment will bring Kenneth Branagh‘s Death On The Nile to Digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD. Based on Agatha Christie’s beloved 1937 novel, one of the most popular murder mysteries of all time.
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s (Kenneth Branagh) spectacular Egyptian vacation aboard a river boat becomes a terrifying search for a murderer after a picture-perfect couple’s honeymoon (Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer) is cut tragically short. Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this tale of ion and jealousy is filled with wicked twists and turns until its shocking finale.
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Based on the 1937 novel by Agatha Christie, “Death on the Nile” is a daring mystery-thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh about the emotional chaos and deadly consequences triggered by obsessive love.
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled ion and incapacitating jealousy features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travellers, and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement.
Bonus Features*
Featurettes
– Death on the Nile: Novel to Film – Explore the new vision for Agatha Christie’s classic novel DEATH ON THE NILE, and how Kenneth Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green collaborated with Christie’s estate to bring a new twist to this story of love and murder.
– Agatha Christie: Travel Can Be Murder – The story behind the book connects with Christie’s own love of travel, and especially Egypt and its secrets. Her legacy continues through her family and new generations of filmmakers and actors, all at once contributing to the immortality of her novels.
– Design on the Nile – The setting, the costumes, the photography, all contribute to the Agatha Christie touch. We take a fun tour of this “ship of suspects” and learn details about the overall look and design of everything from the characters to the environment.
– Branagh/Poirot – Kenneth Branagh is a one-of-a-kind artist who can switch hats with exceptional skill, playing Poirot one moment and directing the next. This piece pays tribute to Branagh’s ability to stay connected to his cast and creative team through it all.
Deleted Scenes
The Market
Poirot’s Cabin
Rosalie and Bouc Outside Temple
Windlesham Jogging
Poirot Discusses Case
Poirot and Bouc Approach Jackie
Confronting Bouc and the Otterbournes
Poirot Orders Books
*bonus features vary by product and retailer
The suspects, include Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright.
Death on the Nile Arrives on Digital from 13th April and also on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD.
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