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Miss Marple: Nemesis

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1987
  • Tous publics
  • 54m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.8K
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POPULARITY
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8,404
Joan Hickson in Miss Marple: Nemesis (1987)
Cozy MysteryWhodunnitCrimeDramaMystery

Miss Marple receives a cryptic letter requesting her to right an unknown injustice, but receives no hint other than a ticket for guided tour of historic homes.Miss Marple receives a cryptic letter requesting her to right an unknown injustice, but receives no hint other than a ticket for guided tour of historic homes.Miss Marple receives a cryptic letter requesting her to right an unknown injustice, but receives no hint other than a ticket for guided tour of historic homes.

  • Stars
    • Joan Hickson
    • Peter Tilbury
    • John Horsley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,205
    8,404
    • Stars
      • Joan Hickson
      • Peter Tilbury
      • John Horsley
    • 37User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Miss Jane Marple
    • 1987
    Peter Tilbury
    Peter Tilbury
    • Lionel Peel
    • 1987
    John Horsley
    John Horsley
    • Professor Wanstead
    • 1987
    Helen Cherry
    Helen Cherry
    • Miss Temple
    • 1987
    Bruce Payne
    Bruce Payne
    • Michael Rafiel
    • 1987
    Joanna Hole
    • Madge
    • 1987
    Roger Hammond
    Roger Hammond
    • Mr. Broadribb
    • 1987
    Valerie Lush
    • Lavinia Glynne
    • 1987
    Patrick Godfrey
    Patrick Godfrey
    • Mr. Schuster
    • 1987
    Margaret Tyzack
    Margaret Tyzack
    • Clothilde Bradbury-Scott
    • 1987
    Jane Booker
    Jane Booker
    • Miss Cooke
    • 1987
    Ann Queensberry
    Ann Queensberry
    • Miss Wimpole
    • 1987
    Anna Cropper
    Anna Cropper
    • Anthea Bradbury-Scott
    • 1987
    Alison Skilbeck
    Alison Skilbeck
    • Miss Barrow
    • 1987
    Diane Agnew
    • Receptionist
    • 1987
    Liz Adams
    • Coach Party
    • 1987
    Mara Purcell
    • Coach Party
    • 1987
    Lesley Burt
    • Coach Party
    • 1987
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    9jhwinters-75528

    An excellent adaptation of the book

    I was driven to write this by Charlie Peterson's baffling review, claiming that it is nothing like the book. I had watched and enjoyed the film, but then saw that review and so went back and read the book again.

    It's a book with an awful lot of people talking and saying what they're thinking, which you simply can't drop straight into a film adaptation. However, the fundamental story line is maintained, along with almost all the characters. (A couple of very minor ones have been dropped, and one other minor one is introduced.)

    You can't turn a book like this verbatim into a film, but this is a really good effort and very well done indeed. It captures the atmosphere and the story telling of the book excellently. To fuss that you can spot tiny differences is simply splitting hairs.

    There are really bad adaptations out there - The Secret of Chimneys with Julia McKenzie for instance is quite dreadful - but where that film scores less than 1% for faithfulness to the book, Nemesis scores well over 90%.

    Worth seeing - whether or not you have read the book.
    10Sleepin_Dragon

    My favourite piece of television, a stunning adaptation.

    Miss Marple receives a mission from beyond the grave, her old friend Jason Rafiel asks her to search for justice.

    I have waited for ages to comment on this program, and felt it was about time some justice was done to it. This is one of Christie's darker, more sinister, and engaging works; not simply someone being killed for money. This is a dark and thoroughly engaging tale of mystery, intrigue, love, and murder, made all the better by the amendments made by the adaptor.

    The level of acting is utterly superb; Joan Hickson is sublime in the part, as always! The rest of the cast, including the likes of Liz Fraser, Anna Cropper, and Helen Cherry, all perform beautifully; but in my opinion, the show is stolen by Margaret Tyzack. The closing scene between her and Joan Hickson is simply magical; the acting is as good as it gets: chilling, moving, and totally brilliant. The performances are incredibly sincere.

    Please let me know if you agree with my words. I find it quite sad that ITV made such a hash of their adaptation with Geraldine McEwan. The story is such a strong one; they butchered it, by making it unrecognisable.

    10/10.
    9dakjets

    The perfect Miss Marple in one of the best filmed adaptions

    Joan Hickson as Miss Marple is simply the best. I certainly understand why Agatha Christie herself wanted Hickson to play Miss Marple. (she once said to Hickson that she would be perfect for the role). Years later, and after Christies death, her wish came true.

    In this TV movie, and all the others Joan Hickson portraits Miss Marple in a wisdom, and quit way. She is intense and alert in the role, but also withdrawn and quiet.

    This is one of my all time favorite films based on the great Agatha Christies novels. The story builds up the suspense, and there are a great set of characters. The evil is hard to find, and Miss Marple really has a tough time figuring out whats going on.

    If you would like to see an older adaption of this kind of play, try out this one first. If you like top crime-stories, you won't be disappointed. They don't make them like this anymore.
    kmoh-1

    Excellent

    An excellent adaptation of the best of Agatha Christie's late novels, shown on BBC TV in two parts and available on DVD in that form. The two-part format works better than the TV movie made out of the two of them, which appears slow to develop over 100 minutes.

    Excellent acting and the usual supreme effort in this series to be faithful to the 1950s timeframe (the book was written and set in the early 1970s), in terms of costume and setting, acting and language, and social attitudes.

    As usual, Joan Hickson's pitch-perfect performance dominates - she is wonderful. But in this serial she has some competition. Liz Frazer, as Nora's mother, in a single scene, largely in close-up, conjuring tears to order, describes her ordeal and bereavement, telling what might seem a cheap and tawdry narrative with dignity and pathos. An acting lesson in tragedy from someone better known as a brilliant comedienne.
    10SN1973

    Sublime - best Miss Marple

    The BBC Miss Marple series is a masterpiece. This episode, based on one of Christie's best books however stands out. Joan Hickson at her peak, but it is a scene with Liz Frazer that I think is one of the singularly best acting performances I've ever seen. She delivers every possible emotion, in close up, with such genuine feeling and skill it is really quite outstanding. If you are going to watch one of these, watch Nemesis. The plot is intricate, it is supremely clever and the performances are first class. Sit back and enjoy the genius of Agatha Christie, the production values of the BBC and the best of British actors.

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    • Trivia
      In Greek mythology, Nemesis is a sister of Lachesis, Clothos, and Atropos, the Three Fates, whose names are reflected in those of the three Bradbury-Scott sisters -- Lavinia, Clothilde, and Anthea.
    • Quotes

      Professor Wanstead: Archdeacon, there's someone I'd like you to meet. There she is...

      [Gesturing in Miss Marple's direction]

      Professor Wanstead: . Mr. Rafiel's bloodhound - his avenging angel. She looks so harmless, doesn't she? But her camouflage is perfect because she is partly just what she seems - a gossipy old village lady, but her logic is ruthless and her powers of synthesis formidable. And above all she never lets go.

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      Featured in Remembers...: George Gallaccio Remembers... Miss Marple (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Nocturne No.8 D-flat major, Op.27-2
      Composed by Frédéric Chopin

      (At the dining room of a manor house)

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1987 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Miss Marple: Némesis
    • Filming locations
      • Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England, UK(La Rocheverte)
    • Production companies
      • 7 Network
      • A+E Networks
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 54m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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