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The Alphabet Murders
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The Alphabet Murders

1965-12-26 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · Crime · Mystery

The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.

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Directors
Frank Tashlin
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Lawrence P. Bachmann Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony RandallTony RandallHercule Poirot
Anita EkbergAnita EkbergAmanda Beatrice Cross
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyCaptain Hastings
Maurice DenhamMaurice DenhamInspector Japp
Guy RolfeGuy RolfeDr. Duncan Doncaster
Sheila AllenLady Diane
James VilliersJames VilliersFranklin
Julian GloverJulian GloverDon Fortune
Grazina FrameBetty Barnad
Clive MortonClive MortonMister X
Cyril LuckhamCyril LuckhamSir Carmichael Clarke
Richard WattisRichard WattisWolf
David LodgeDavid LodgeSergeant
Patrick NewellPatrick NewellCracknell
Austin TrevorAustin TrevorJudson
Alison SeebohmAlison SeebohmMiss Sparks
Windsor DaviesWindsor DaviesDragbot
Sheila ReidSheila ReidMrs. Fortune
Drewe HenleyDrewe HenleyBowling Alley Attendant (uncredited)
Sally DouglasGlamorous Girl in Gaming Club (uncredited)

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