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Agatha (1979) was a Film directed by Michael Apted and produced by Dustin Hoffman and Gavrik Losey.

Academy Awards 1979 --- Ceremony Number 53 (source: AMPAS)

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Best Costume DesignShirley RussellNominated
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Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced

By Rick29 on Oct 2, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Joan Hickson as Jane Marple. For many Agatha Christie fans, Joan Hickson's portrayal of Miss Jane Marple in the 1984-1992 British TV series is considered the definitive one. It's difficult to disagree, although I'm also fond of Julia McKenzie in a later television series. But whereas McKenzie showc... Read full article


The Five Best Agatha Christie Movies

By Rick29 on Sep 30, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

For this list, we are omitting the numerous telefilms that appeared as part of TV series based on Agatha Christie's works (e.g., the shows starring David Suchet, Joan Hickson, and others). Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton. 1. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) - Based on a short story and ... Read full article


Charlie Chan Goes Agatha Christie

By Rick29 on May 7, 2018 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan. While Warner Oland is my favorite Charlie Chan, I still enjoy many of Sidney Toler's outings as Earl Derr Biggers' Hawaiian police detective. One of Toler's best entries in the long-running film series is Castle in the Desert. Like many Chan movies, the setting plays... Read full article


Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

By Summer Reeves on Sep 17, 2016 From Serendipitous Anachronisms

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap 17 Saturday Sep 2016 Posted by Summer Reeves in 1940s, 1950s, 2000s, Blogathon, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Live Performance, Mystery ≈ 12 Comments TagsBBC, Blogathon, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery He... Read full article


AGATHA CHRISTIE BLOGATHON: Hercule Poirot finds Evil Under the Sun

By Caftan Woman on Sep 16, 2016 From Caftan Woman

Little Bits of Classic and Christina Wehner are hosting The Agatha Christie Blogathon running from September 16 - 18. Recap of contributions available at day's end. Thank you to these two wonderful bloggers for this great event. Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles published in 1920... Read full article


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