Meurtre au soleil

Titre original : Evil Under the Sun

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En cherchant à découvrir pourquoi un millionnaire s'est retrouvé avec un faux diamant, Hercule Poirot débarque dans un hôtel exclusif sur une île fréquentée par le gratin de la société. Lors... Tout lireEn cherchant à découvrir pourquoi un millionnaire s'est retrouvé avec un faux diamant, Hercule Poirot débarque dans un hôtel exclusif sur une île fréquentée par le gratin de la société. Lorsqu'un meurtre est commis, tout le monde a un alibi.En cherchant à découvrir pourquoi un millionnaire s'est retrouvé avec un faux diamant, Hercule Poirot débarque dans un hôtel exclusif sur une île fréquentée par le gratin de la société. Lorsqu'un meurtre est commis, tout le monde a un alibi.

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Récompenses
- 1 nomination au total

Anecdotes
Despite not being in the original novel, early versions of the script included the character of Colonel Race, played by David Niven in Mort sur le Nil (1978). Niven was offered to return but had to decline due to his failing health.

Gaffes
In the film, Patrick Redfern was wearing swim briefs ("Speedos") on many occasions (suntanning on the beach, steering a motorboat with Myra Gardener on board), and it is suggested that, since the film was set in the 1930s or 1940s, that the male "overall" swimsuit was "norm", and the "Speedo" type suit was an anachronism. This is not true; by 1936 (after the Olympics) men started wearing one piece and much tighter fitting "Speedo" suits. The film is probably set before 1939 (the book was written in 1941), and by this time, fashionable and daring men would have worn this type of swimsuit, particularly to secluded getaways, such as the setting for the movie.

Citations
Arlena Stuart Marshall: Oh, dear! I'm the last to arrive.
Daphne Castle: Have a sausage. You must be starving having to wait all that time in your room.

Crédits fous
The opening credits feature watercolors by British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson, who taught King Charles III to paint. The titles for each actor feature an item of costume, prop or setting relevant to their character and those for the production team are similarly themed.

Versions alternatives
The BBC have edited two scenes from the film for broadcast. The first is the scene where Arlena Marshall is discussing the proposed show with the Gardners, after Odell tells her that it is called "It's Not Right, and It's Not Fair", Arlena's next line, "Sounds like a black man's left leg" has been cut. The second is in the scene where Kenneth Marshall reveals to his wife that he knows she booked Patrick Redfern into the hotel. Her response, "The bitch Daphne!", is also cut.

Connexions
Featured in Sneak Previews: Quest for Fire/Union City/The Amateur/Evil Under the Sun (1982)

Bandes originales
You're the Top
Written by Cole Porter
Arranged by John Dalby
Sung by Diana Rigg

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8/10

Absolutely terrific whodunit, by far one of the better Agatha Christies out there

Death On the Nile is definitely the best of the Peter Ustinov outings, with its sumptuous scenery and costumes, fine performances and an overall successful attempt to do justice to the book. Evil Under the Sun is not quite as good, it does start off a little slow and it does drag in places. But other than that, it is a hugely enjoyable film that is in my opinion one of the better Agatha Christies out there.

The scenery in this film is absolutely breathtaking as are the colourful costumes, captured perfectly by the magnificent cinematography. Arlena Marshall's dresses are amazing, and I admit when I first saw the movie I was like I want a dress like that. The soundtrack by Cole Porter is wonderful, and a real treat to the ears. One of the film's highlights was the song Arlena(marvellously played by Diana Rigg) sings, it somewhat reminded me of Marlene Dietrich.

The film also benefits from a very clever plot, that is definitely among Agatha Christie's best. Throughout, it is beautifully constructed, with some clever and not at all confusing subplots. The dialogue is very inspiring, sometimes flowery and at other times witty. My favourites were the bitching of Arlena and Daphne Castle, they were so funny and original, and by far one of the highlights of the film. Another highlight was the final solution, a truly ingenious one, one of my favourite denouncements of all time.

And what about the acting? Superb from all involved! Peter Ustinov while not looking exactly like Christie's dapper detective in the books seems to be enjoying himself enormously here and it really shows. As I've said already, I loved Diana Rigg as Arlena, quite frosty and very detestable in terms of character, but in terms of a truly talented actress like Rigg, it was a marvellous performance. Jane Birkin is great, as is Nicolas Clay, both of whom are under-appreciated actors and put everything into their characters. Other than Rigg, the other standout for me was Maggie Smith as Daphne. Then again, Smith never disappoints in anything she's in, and being one of my all-time favourite actresses, she gives one of her more understated performances here. James Mason was fine, though he could have done with more screen time.

All in all, one or two minor flaws, but overall an absolutely terrific film. And I do admit, I prefer it over the David Suchet version. 8.5/10 Bethany Cox