Episode 52 — "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) Review

Episode 52 — "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) Review

From Let’s Commiserate by Sam Roberts & David Rodish

September 8, 2025 · 1h 50m · Season 2 · Episode 22

About this episode

Sam and Dave review the 1974 adaptation of Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', discussing its cast, direction, and fidelity to the source material.

All aboard for part two of our Murder on the Orient Express series! 🚂 Sam and Dave dive into Sidney Lumet’s (or "Plumet", depending on how Sam is pronouncing it that day) 1974 star-studded adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery. From Albert Finney’s eccentric take on Poirot to Ingrid Bergman’s surprising Oscar win, we unpack the glamour, the drama, and whether this lavish version of Christie’s novel still holds up. 🔥 In this episode we cover: 🎭 The legendary ensemble cast: Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall, Vanessa Redgrave, Ingrid Bergman & more 🕵️‍♂️ Albert Finney’s Poirot — brilliant or over-the-top? 🎬 Sidney Lumet’s direction and the behind-the-scenes strategy for wrangling an all-star lineup 🎶 That chilling score and unforgettable newspaper montage opening 📚 How faithful the adaptation is to Christie’s novel (and what changes stood out) 🤔 Does the famous twist ending still shock modern audiences? 💭 What’s YOUR favorite version of Murder on the Orient Express ? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’ll read the best ones on a future episode! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! 🎙 Join best friends Sam & Dave as…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Roberts, David Rodish

Topics covered

  • Murder on the Orient Express
  • film review
  • Agatha Christie adaptation
  • Sidney Lumet
  • ensemble cast
  • mystery films

Keywords

  • Murder on the Orient Express
  • Sidney Lumet
  • Agatha Christie
  • film review
  • Albert Finney
  • Ingrid Bergman
  • mystery films
  • ensemble cast
  • 1974 adaptation

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Books & works: Murder on the Orient Express

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