Evil Under the Sun (1982)

Plot: Renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is hired to investigate an expensive diamond fake, a trail that leads him to an exclusive, sun-drenched Mediterranean island resort catering to the wealthy elite. The tranquil paradise is abruptly shattered when Arlena Marshall, a glamorous and universally despised actress who has been openly flaunting affairs and mocking her fellow guests, is found strangled to death on a secluded beach. As Poirot digs into the lives of the eccentric holidaymakers, he discovers that absolutely everyone on the island has a flawless motive for wanting her dead, forcing him to unravel an intricate web of rock-solid alibis to unmask a brilliant and calculating killer.

Actors: Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Colin Blakely, Nicholas Clay, James Mason, Roddy McDowall, Sylvia Miles, Denis Quilley, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith, Emily Hone, John Alderson, Paul Antrim, Cyril Conway, Barbara Hicks

Genre: Mystery • Crime • Thriller

Studio / Manufacturer: Anchor Bay Entertainment

Producer: John Brabourne • Richard Goodwin

Director: Guy Hamilton

Behind-the-scenes Crew & Production Side Personnel: Christopher Challis (Cinematographer) • Richard Marden (Editor) • Cole Porter (Composer) • John Graysmark (Production Designer) • Anthony Powell (Costume Designer) • Jane Feinberg (Casting Director) • Mike Fenton (Casting Director)

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