Black Coffee

For a long time, German productions, especially those made for TV, were rather embarrassing.

It's important to remember that until 1984, there were only two state and one regional television programs.

Here we have an adaptation of a stage play for television. This alone makes it clear that this is more of a chamber play. The actors try their best, but are trapped in the acting art of the theater.

This is particularly noticeable in the portrayal of Hercule Poirot, who deviates completely from Agatha Christie's original.

Well, none of this would be so bad if this play weren't so boring.

My rating of 4 stars is actually only due to the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia.