This adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel reads just like one of her books but sometimes becomes boring and slow. Miss Marple travels to a hotel resort located somewhere in the Caribbean where she becomes close friends with one of its residents. When he suddenly passes away one night, Miss Marple can't help but to inspect the case. It's not one of the best adaptations of any Agatha Christie book, but it is more than enough to please her fans. If you want to see a film of this sort, then I strongly recommend Death on the Nile or Murder on the Orient Express. Author Sue Grafton co-wrote the teleplay!
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Starring:
Helen Hayes, Barnard Hughes, Jameson Parker, Season Hubley, Swoosie Kurtz, Stephen Macht, Beth Howland, Maurice Evans, Brock Peters
Directed by:
Robert Lewis
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1983 mystery
Not Rated.
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Don Ignacio's score: B-