Ten Little Indians (1989)
Directed by Alan Birkinshaw
Genres - Mystery, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller, Whodunit |
Release Date - Nov 10, 1989 (USA) |
Run Time - 98 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Linda Rasmussen
Ten Little Indians, the classic mystery by Agatha Christie, is again adapted, with enjoyable results. The setting of the now familiar mystery is moved to Africa, where the ten guests of a mysterious host are killed one by one as they travel on safari. None of the guests, played with great fun by a cast including Donald Pleasence, Brenda Vaccaro, Frank Stallone and Herbert Lom, know why they have been invited, but as they begin to be murdered, one by one, they fear for their safety and begin to suspect each other. The ending of this wonderful mystery should never be divulged, and the story remains surprisingly fresh despite its many adaptations. This film, while only average, remains highly enjoyable because of the charm and surprise of Christie's wonderful plot and great surprise ending.
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Keywords
killing, multiple-murder, murder, prize, safari, vacation