CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Agatha Christie’s DEATH ON THE NILE STEVE HAYES Tired Old Queen at the Movies

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DEATH ON THE NILE - Because the holidays can often be murder, please join Peter Ustinov as Detective Hercule Poirot, and an all-star cast in John Guillerman’s version of Agatha Christie’s “Death On The Nile” (1978). With a passenger list that includes: Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, David Niven, Mia Farrow, Jack Warden and handsome Simon McCorkindale, shot on location by the brilliant Jack Cardiff and with Oscar winning costumes by Anthony Powell and a gorgeous score by Nino Rota, it’s a glamorous , romantic, suspenseful voyage you won’t be able to want to miss!
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[@Modguy61]

This is another favorite of mine, Steve! The back & forth between Bette Davis and Maggie Smith is hysterical; and Yes, Mia Farrow gives a wonderful performance here!!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My favorite. Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury and Mia Farrow and with Anthony Powell's Oscar winning costumes and Jack Cardiff's glorious cinematography, what's not to love? Thanks for watching! Steve

[@Modguy61]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I always enjoy watching it!!

[@melissasaint3283]

Who else wishes they could have a movie marathon quarantine with Steve and Johnny?

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

OMG! You are a Sweetie! That made our day! Happy Thanksgiving and stay SAFE! Best; Steve & Johnny

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Love it ... I'll bring the drinkies and snackies.

[@TechnicJunglist]

Me! I'll bring the sangria and Ina Garten's infamous chocolate cake 😆

[@TechnicJunglist]

@Ben Fizz "forget it Jake. It's Chinatown." ☺

[@critzeport]

Oh my god, that would be so fun!

[@davisd_ambly4067]

Simon MacCorkindale - was so beautiful. He died too young.

[@SimonLeicester]

RIP Maggie Smith. She was great fun in this as well

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Loved her in everything.

[@alwaysblake148]

In these crazy times, we need Steve Hayes, we need a lot of Steve Hayes.

[@TechnicJunglist]

I second this.

[@lynndamico1448]

Love the way Maggie Smith pushes Miss Davis around.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hilarious! 😂

[@angelcitygirl]

I have it on DVD. It's a classic. Every character is so well played and just a fun movie.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Ain't it?! Thanks so much for watching. Pleases subscribe if you haven't already a. Happy Thanksgiving and please stay SAFE! Best Holiday Wishes; Steve

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I've loved this movie for years. It was my first introduction to Abu Simbel. When I finally got there in person, years later, I was thrilled.

[@lisanoble8777]

I'm not sure which I love more: Steve's impression of Bette or that gorgeous lamp. Wait, yes I do, it's Steve's impression of Bette! Happy Thanksgiving Team TOQ!! xo

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, THAT was the right choice! LOL! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@johnreimler467]

Yee-haw, and hip-hip-hooray. Steve and Johnny make my day.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yee -haw and hip-hip-haroo, I got news, you do too!!! Thanks so much fo watching and following TOQ. Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@RLucas3000]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Have you ever reviewed the 50s Witness for the Prosecution? It’s so good!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@RLucas3000 Yes! I lve it! Checl my back reviews on KZbin and you'll find it! Happy, SADE holidays! Best Steve

[@jamesmelvin8917]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I was just about to ask that . Love to hear your review of Una O’Connor who was hysterical in it

[@stevenhayes4063]

@@jamesmelvin8917 Una O'Connor could read the phone book and I'd be in Heaven.

[@alidabaxter5849]

Dear Steve, I've been saving this gorgeous review of a gorgeous film for a day when I needed cheering up, and as my sciatica is so bad I'm considering having my legs cut off and casters fitted, today is the day. The superb cast, the superb script - everything about this film is first class and more. They even have wonderful Wayne Sleep choreographing the dancing and that hilarious tango - I saw him playing Magical Mister Mystofelees when "Cats" first opened in the West End and, like the critics, fell in love with him. The script is a marvel. From the moment we first see Linnet and how she treats her butler when he has lined up the staff to greet her, you can see what she's like: this is a girl who'd have Mrs. Danvers weeping into a hankie, and poor Jacqueline wouldn't have a chance against her. And I have such admiration for attractive actresses who, when it serves the script, make themselves look plain. Maggie Smith was a very attractive woman (look at her in "Murder by Death", which I thought fun, and "Evil Under the Sun", which I loved and which you have also reviewed) yet here she is sour and plain, while darling Angela Lansbury is grotesque and Mia Farrow is photographed and dressed at almost every opportunity to look positively skeletal. It's an absolutely perfect film, and I can't understand the snobs who criticise Agatha Christie - she always played completely fair, so that the reader (or viewer) can see and know all that Poirot knows and, if clever enough, can figure it out as he does. As a p.s. I would add that I do think there was a rapport and friendship between Maggie Smith and David Niven, because she appeared with him in "Better Late Than Never", the poignant last film he made before he died. Best wishes, Alida

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

We're both suffering with sciatica. It must be something in the air. Awful! As for this film, I think the great unsung heros of this film are Jack Cardiff's sumptuous & sensational cinematography and Anthony Powell's amazing costumes, which deservedly got him his second Oscar. This is my favoriute of the all-star Christies. Feel better. Steve

[@hennpaul]

Always happy to see this pop up in my notices!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & please stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@sjbock]

I'm currently reading Agatha Christie's autobiography. She says every time she traveled on the Orient Express it was full of bed bugs.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

OMG! That certainly quells my "itching to take a ride" on the Orient Express.Thanks for watching Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thankfully, the 'bed bugs' are gone from the Orient Express! I rode on it a couple of years ago, and it was fabulous! GO!

[@apizzathatgiantforthesimpl5191]

Yes!!!! I absolutely adore this one! It stars one of my favorite underrated actresses, Olivia Hussey! And Peter Ustinov made an excellent Poirot. ❤ Another winner of a review, darling! 🥰

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@Shirley Bailey I did too! Laugh out loud funny! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@critzeport]

I actually like his Poirot the best of any of them. You read that right...of all the Poirots, Unstinov's has the best blend of humor and angst.

[@nursen2106]

I love Mia Farrow in this role. besides her georgous look, that fit's so perfectly to her outfit and the time. her acting and presence is such a joy to watch. and I also think, she is totally underrated

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Oh absolutely! I think this ranks with the great roles of her career! She's so passionate, in love and absolutely in control. You believe her every step of the way. "One must follow one's star wherever it leads....eve to hell itself." Breathtaking . Brings the camp aspect to a close and puts whole production back on track for a serious conclusion. Viva Mia! Thanks for watching! Steve"

[@nursen2106]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Love your channel, have some on my playlist now for the weekend .-)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@nursen2106 If you liked this one, may I make a suggestion? Try "Green For Danger". I think it may be free on "KZbin. I think you'll be pleased , I also hope you subscribe. Then I can visit you every month with a new recomendation. Thanks so much! Steve

[@anthonyvarrecchia2956]

I love your impression of Bette!! It’s the best!!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks! But, don't tell her that. She'll kill me.

[@normanduke8855]

Simon McCorkindale....woof,woof,woof!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Indeed....triple woof and then some.

[@jamesmiller4184]

Hey!😲 Down boy, down!😝 Children might be watching! ☹

[@jimmyl324]

Watch this movie all the time. It’s such a gem.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It certainly is and thanks for watchig TOQ at the Movies! Steve

[@ms13909]

I love this movie. Angela steals the show!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I love Bette and Maggie. Hilarious.

[@edreid7872]

I'm crushing on Steve..💓

[@cherylcoyote]

Steve! Johnny! Kiss-kiss! Hug-hug! My evening just took a serendipitous turn toward Happytown! Love this film, incidentally. As a chubby teen with more style than courage I remember drooling over Lois Chiles, draped in bias-cut chocolate brown charmeuse, staring back at me from between the pages of Vogue's huge Fall issue - those eyes! She will always be the essence mysterious, brooding, unattainable 1970s chic.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Those Antony Powell costumes were knock outs! And she certainly filled the bill in every single one! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@thelookuplookdown]

Oh, Steve, THANK YOU for your marvelous review of my absolute favorite Agatha Christie film adaptation. It was one of the author's own favorite "foreign stories" (for me the story is almost Shakespearean in it's structure and emotional depth), and the filmmakers did it justice, as did you, as always, with your witty, insightful (I learned things about the production I never knew) and spot on review (I agree with you, Mia Farrow was brilliant ). You are a KZbin treasure! Michael - South Africa.

[@cactusbound]

You’re so funny 😂 I love when you do your Bette Davis impression 😍😍😍

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'll bet Bette wasn't too thrilled! LOL!

[@LouiseOC1]

Fabulous review of a fantastic film. Such a great ensemble cast. Angela Lansbury is hilarious. And Bette Davis and Maggie Smith such a wonderful double act.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I agree. It's perfectly cast . Also my favorite film of Mia Farrow, whom I think is vastly underrated. Happy Holidays! Steve

[@ethannielson942]

Both Angela Lansbury & Bette Davis should have been nominated for Supporting Actress Oscars for this film and were woefully overlooked. Bette said later that she believed Angela was actually going to win the Oscar. Alas, neither were nominated. There is an excellent documentary on the making of this film, where they built an exact replica of the ship inside a soundstage at Shepperton Studios in London. It was actually sitting in a tank of water, there to simulate the Nile River at night. John Guillerman was a good director for knowing how to deal with ‘star ensembles.’ He had directed THE TOWERING INFERNO and was dealing with ‘star egos’ throughout, especially Faye Dunaway’s chronic lateness. Thank God she wasn’t in this. Bette would have probably killed her! 😅 FYI: Ronald Neame also had stories to tell on how he survived THE POSEIDEN ADVENTURE which are legendary, especially the day Shelley Winters accused Gene Hackman of trying to drown her. 😅 That is one of the funniest stories I’ve ever heard her tell.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Who could blame Gene for trying to drown Shelly? After all, everyone else had! ( " A Place In the Sun", " Night Of The Hunter")

[@ethannielson942]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQLater, Gene Hackman claimed Shelley tried to drown him, so who the hell knows who was telling the truth. Weren’t they both method actors, so maybe they’re both telling the truth. 😅

[@ianwoods8712]

Watched this for the first time last night. Loved it! Great review as always. And good heavens, Simon MacCorkindale was a stunner!!!

[@retroshare]

This is a really good movie - and faithful to Agatha Christie’s novel! Unlike the horrors we’ve seen in recent years on television that bear no resemblance to the originals! I’m sure Agatha is continually spinning in her grave ☹️ Thanks so much for another great review!!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you for watching! I loe it because it has such old fashinoed Hollywood glamour! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@scottwallacebaker3074]

I couldn’t agree more re Mia Farrow. Her Jacqueline de Bellefort is so amazing. She steals the film. Her situation goes right for the audience’s sympathies…and just when we think there will finally be a happy ending for her…!

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

"Jackie!!!"

[@jamesharper3933]

Love my Agatha Christie movies, especially with Peter Ustinov. Always love those all-star casts.

[@stevenhayes4063]

So do I!!!! Have a lovely SAFE summer! Steve

[@CPTDoom]

Death on the Nile has one of my favorite Christie plots - really inventive and well put together. This version is just another sumptuous banquet like "Orient Express."

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yes indeed! Thanks so much for watching! I hope you subscribe .Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@johnlowell9300]

Amusing aside: Angela Lansbury has been Ustinov's sister-in-law in the 1940s. (Ustinov was married to Lansbury's half sister Isolde Denham.)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I heard that, but apparently they were on good terms because they had a ball together. Thanks for watching and stay SAFE! best; Steve

[@mikegehre570]

Loved this outstanding movie. It’s Oscar worthy performances, story line, locations and sheer delight

[@katnappers]

Steve Hayes on a fabulous ensemble film. This is a favorite. Thank you Mr Hayes for your wonderful reviews. You never disappoint. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks Bobbi, same to you and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve

[@angelabolton4478]

OMG, this is the one I asked you to do! Thank you thank you thank you!! Steve, the world is a brighter place because of you! I love this one when watched along with "Evil Under the Sun", where Maggie Smith gets to be a saucy hostess frenemy of Diana Rigg.

[@norwegianforestcat7471]

"You're CAMEMBERT!" 🎶😂

[@angelabolton4478]

@@norwegianforestcat7471 That whole move is perfection, but that scene in particular!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure! I knew I was doing it when you requested it, but I like surprises. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@christinahall2587]

It’s LOVELY to see you again, Steve ❣️. What a fabulous movie with a fabulous cast and you slip in amongst them and mingle with them all so effortlessly and it brings joy to my heart ❣️. THANK YOU ❣️

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks, My Dear! I appreciate your kind words and thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@tombaker4586]

I absolutely love your way of presentation and movie knowledge, older movies are the best ! What it must be like working on movies like that, and in that golden age, but even in the 70 s there was that magic you don't see anymore, just my opinion... Keep doing what you're doing. Tom, Belgium.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks so much , Tom. I think the thing missing is old fashioned Hollywood Glamour! Best Wishes for the Holiday Season to you and your friends in Belgium and thanks so much for watching! Steve

[@martincurrie6243]

I love this one, but my favourite is 'Evil under the Sun'. Great cast again and the clothes are even more fabulous. Mainly because of Maggie Smith and Diana Rigg. Plus the main villain is much sexier than Simon McCorkindale.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, there you are. It's on my 'To Do' list. Happy Holidays and stay SAFE! Best; Steve

[@infonut]

I thought that one was a little hard to take but I watch it over and over just for the cast and those costumes/speedos! 😜 A favorite of mine is Ten Little Indians (1965) on the mountain top estate with Hugh O'Brian and Shirley Eaton heaving out their bosoms ... so campy.

[@brutusalwaysminded]

Agreed about Mia Farrow. Thanks!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

YUP! Brilliant1

[@angelachouinard4581]

Oh wow! Something extra to be thankful for at the start of Thanksgiving week, a new TOQATM review. This was a great choice, so many of us aren't traveling even for Thanksgiving, but we could travel with this great cast to a marvelous location. Thank you so much Steve and Johnny.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure! I think considering what's going on in the world right now, it is the perfect movie to get away from it all for a coule hours. Hats off to Agatha Christie as well, the great story teller. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

The director said WHAAAT to Bette Davis??? I gasped all the air out of the room!! Thank you and stay safe.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I know. To mis-quote her nemesis, Miss Crawford in "The Women" : "There's name for directors like that but it isn't used outside of a kennel." Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Hahah! Thank you! This Canadian already celebrated but you have a good one. Take good care.

[@ryangreen2469]

Oh Steve...Your too Good !! --"Pick Boogers and Eat Them " -- Hilarious ! Fantastic choice , Death on the Nile is my favorite of the Agatha Christie collection. Superb cast, yes, Angela Landsbury was a standout ... " I Saw that it was"...BANG ! Shocking scene. Thank you for uploading Have a wonderful Thanksgiving . I'm subscribing.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks Ry! Check out the version on the "poirot TV series with David Suchet. It's really good with superb Brit counterparts to this version. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@davidburgess3882]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Suchet is brilliant. But the tone of the series is much darker. It's "Orient Express" is very dark and shows a whole other side of Poirot. The Miss Marple series with Joan Hickson are also brilliant.

[@stevenhayes4063]

@@davidburgess3882 I own all the Marples and most of the Suchet "Poirots". I didn't care so much for the 'Poirot" series version of "Murder On The Orient Express" .I didn't mind the darkness and liked the casting to a degree, but found the score repetitious and incessantly annoying. They had that composer for one season and his music irritated the hell out of me. However, I loved their version of "Death On the Nile'! Actually, I like them all, just some a bit more than others and I agree, both Suchet and Hickson are brilliant! Thanks for watching and Best Wishes; Steve

[@davidburgess3882]

@@stevenhayes4063 always a pleasure. Have you done "Laura"? "Murder My Sweet"? "Pick up on South Street"? "Kiss Me Deadly"? "Decoy"? "Detour"? I'll shut up now. Best wishes...

[@omargoodnesssake]

Thank you so much for this review. And I LOVE your Bette Davis impersonation❣️

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Happy Holidays, Omar! Thanks, as always, for your lovely comments! Stay well, busy and above all, stay SAFE! Best; Steve

[@worldgrill]

Steve, Always thankful for you and Johnny too, and of course your great movie review!! I 100% agree with Mia Farrow, starting off with Rosemary's Baby (a very missed and deserving Oscar nomination) and so many other wonderful performances is so unapprecatied! She so deserves so much more recognition. Happy Thanksgiving and God speed!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You too Robert! Mia's autobiography is one of the best. Fascinating life ! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@judyblackman1215]

Absolutely love your Bette Davis impersonations...... fabulous review Steve... I have watched this film several times.. and love it every time...

[@stevenhayes4063]

Me too, Judy! I get chills everytime I hear the theme. Just absolutely love this one. Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful day. Pleasse stay SAFE!! Best Steve

[@stephenfurches5091]

OH. MY. GOD. Steve Hays! I don't believe it! And reviewing my favourite film! Well, SECOND favourite: My husband & I saw 'Trick' in Atlanta on our very first date together in 1999. 23 years on, we're married & living in South Africa. I re watch 'Trick' every year, mainly for YOU. Well, and that pork burrito. Como te gusta! God bless you, Sweet Man! OLÉ!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

OMG! THAT IS SO ROMANTIC I CAN BARELY BREATHE! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful memories of "Trick" and your very generous compliments! I'm deeply touched! I hope you subscribe to TOQ at the Movies, so I can visit you in South Africa every month with a classic goodie! I hope this finds you both well, happy and that you have spectacular holidays! "Como Te Gusta Mi Pinga" ? Right back attcha! Best Wishes and Big Hugs! Steve

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

Agree about Mia Farrow. The ending of Purple Rose of Cairo is GUTTING.

[@tonyhayes4980]

She was great in the woody Allen movies

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She's mesmerizing in this. So passionate and so in tune with the style of the period. Her autobiography is one of the best. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@MrRatherDashing]

Every day is a holiday when Steve has a new movie to share with us!

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WOW! Whadda' recommendation! You made my day! Have a lovely holiday and stay SAFE! Many Thanks & Very Best Wishes; Steve

[@TeeJayDesastron]

I think this has actually been the first time I have ever seen someone review this movie. I enjoyed it. As a matter of fact "Death on the Nile" may very well be my favourite Poirot movie, and it is certainly one of my favourite movies starring Sir Peter Ustinov. Here in Germany it is shown on TV quite frequently together with its' successor "Evil Under the Sun". Quite unfortunately the third on these movies "Appointment with Death" gets left out rather often. And I think I have yet to see the three made for TV movies "Thirteen at Dinner", "Dead Mans' Folley" and "Murder in Three Acts" being aired on TV at all. I actually had to buy those on DVD in order to watch them. Not that it has been a bad purchase. Quite contrary actually. Movies like these aren't really made anymore. Nevertheless it is always nice to return to these classics. I think my favourite character in "Death on the Nile" is indeed Salome Otterbourne. She is so over the top and funny. Angela Lansbury played the part perfectly in my opinion.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hello Tee-Jay! So nice to hear from someone from germany! I'm delighted! I'm a big fan of the Christies as well and love the BBC adaptations. The version of "Death On the Nile" on "Poirot" with David Suchet is worth checking out. A terrific Brit cast and done with loving care. I hope you subscribe and have lovely holidays. Please stay well, busy and stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@TeeJayDesastron]

David Suchet did an amazing job with that show. It would be really hard for me to decide whom I like most in that role. Albert Finney, Peter Ustinov or David Suchet? They are all great. Of course there is also the new movie with Kenneth Branagh, whom I usually really like as an actor and director.... just not for this particular role and movie. But when it comes to adaptations of Agatha Christies' novels I have to admit that I have a very, very sweet spot for Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple. Those movies may not be the most faithful adaptations, but they are still very good and entertaining movies nonetheless. As a matter of fact I even named one of my dogs after Mrs. Rutherford. (Yes, I'm seriously calling my dogs Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Lansbury, which has earned me a very appreciated reputation of being strange. Heheh.) Oh, and by the way, I have subscribed to your channel a long time ago. I think it was around the time when you reviewed the "Creature of the Black Lagoon" movies. Or maybe it was "The Thing from Outer Space". If I remember correctly those were among the first ones I watched. It is always interesting to watch your reviews. I just generally don't comment very often, which is likely why you have never read something from me before. Heheh. Maybe I should change that. Anyways, lovely holidays to you and your loved ones as well. Stay safe and my best wishes. Tobias

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@TeeJayDesastron Thanls Tobias. So nice to hear from you and you have a lovely holiday season and stay SAFE! Best Always; Steve

[@juanitajones6900]

@@TeeJayDesastron Actually, I've enjoyed all the actors who have portrayed Poirot - Finney, Ustinov, Suchet, Molina and Branagh. Okay, I've never seen Tony Randall in the role. But the other five - great performances from all of them.

[@nicomedessantiago6428]

As always, Steve Hayes took a bad day and not only made it Bette but Better. Thank you as always. This brought back wonderful memories of my Mother dragging me to marvelous movies as a kid, making me what I am. You're the Bette, I mean, the BEST!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Awww, thanks, Buddy! You made my Davis..a..day! OXOX Steve

[@SleepyLestatSF]

Your review of this movie made me get the new blu ray - as its always been a favorite but wow this movie still captivates and has so many delightful moments!!! Keep the reviews coming!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I certainly will and please subscribe if you haven't already! Thanks for watching and have happy and SAFE holidays! Best; Steve

[@frk4musl]

Steve, thank you so much! Another perfect selection. This is one of my favorites and your review is so wonderful!!! I watch it over and over. So much better than the remake (although I love that too). And Johnny is always so nice.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Happy Holidays!

[@mkofftiger]

As I walked down the center aisle of the theater when I went to see this film when it debuted, a scene with Niven shaving was on the screen. Suddenly the camera shifted from his shaving cream covered face to his feet where a cobra with its hood fully splayed lay coiled and ready to strike. I violently inhaled, sucking in what must have been most of the available air in the room. When I got to my seat, absolutely humiliated, my wife leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Took you by surprise, didn't it." Thanks for the review...it is a splendid film. (I much preferred Ustinov's "Hercule Poirot" to Finney's.)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! Hilarious! I find , as I get older, that being terrified by a reptile in the bathroom becomes more common place. Unfortunately, I base this obeservation on my reflection in the morning mirror. Thanks for watching and have a lovely and SAFE holidays season. Best; Steve

[@felixwaterman4448]

I agree with the comments about Simon McCorkindale. He was also lovely in "The Riddle of the Sands", a very different film. Angela Lansbery is also wonderful. Again, I recall her as the young saucy maid in "Gaslight".

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

When I went to see Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall, Simon and Michael York sat together behind me wearing identicale cream colored tuxedos. What did that mean exactly.?...Well, your guess is as good as mine! LOL! Steve

[@beechnut8779]

Thank you Steve for taking the time to respond to comments - not just here but in all of your videos. It's astounding!

[@David-kv4gf]

Another wonderful review by my favorite KZbin channel!!!❤❤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Oh, David! You made my day! Happy Holidays!! and Stay SAFE! Best; Steve

[@juanitajones6900]

This is the first Agatha Christie movie I have ever seen. And after many years, it's still my favorite Christie adaptation.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I love it too! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve

[@markchase7419]

Brilliant review Steve! Omg the blooper out take was hysterical! Great cast truly phenomenal casting.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I know!! All that glamour! And those costumes! Proof that all that glitters is often gold! . It's a first rate priduction, sumptuously photographed by Jack Cardiff, my favorute cinematographer. Hig class all the way.Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@martinpascoe7678]

From Australia YOUR review is the BEST Ive seen TOQATM

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Don't you just love this film?!?

[@godcandy108]

Excellent review, Steve. (I've been to the Giza Pyramids compounds - the Sphynx is one of the most beautiful man-made sights I've seen!)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I can only imagine. It must be mind boggling! It reminds of those incredible "wonders of the world" that you see in photos and it never really hits you until you're actually standing in front of it and it completely takes your breath away. I felt that was about Niagara Falls and Venice. Thanks for sharing and for watching TOQ! Best; Steve

[@robertchalker2211]

I’m so glad you outed those people who climb to the top of the pyramids!

[@lidoboz]

Thank you Steve for another review so quickly after you posted only three weeks ago! What a nice surprise!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, we got a bit behind, due to circumstances beyond our conrol. There are still more to come, so stay tuned and tahnsk so mcuh for watching! Happy , SAFE Holidays! Best; Steve

[@jamesmelvin8917]

Loved this film. The score was outstanding as well as many of the performances as well as the Oscar winning costume design . The chemistry and banter between Davis and Smith was the highlight for me . One of Bettes fine later performances ! Super

[@stevenhayes4063]

I totally agree. The score was sumtuois and perefct for the lacation and the mystery aspect. Lush and ominous! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Didn’t the score get nominated for an Oscar?

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth and comfort and fun.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you, Eduardo. You too! Always nice to hear from you! Thanks so much, as always, for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@godgod2008]

You guys just made my day.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

So happy we could accomodate! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@pangorban1]

I was very young when this film came out and I had never read an Agatha Christie novel. I remember being stunned by the brilliant twist at the end. It was like tragic opera, and I almost wished the murderers had gotten away with their crime. It inspired me to read virtually every novel Christie ever wrote. Of course, with each reading, I was able to work out her formula and could guess the villain most of the time. But this never detracted from enjoying the books and the many film and TV versions since.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I love Christie. To me the lure is not whodunnit, but the premiss at the begining. Her set ups are so fabulous. Great stories and I love that they are based on character motivation, not forensics and serial killings. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of seeing "Witness For The Prosecution" on the London stage and when the twsit came a woman next to me stood up screamed! I LOVED that! You may want to check out the very well done BBC version of "Death On The Nile" done as part of the "Poirot" TV show with David Suchet a few yaers back. They did it justice and shot it on location with a briliant Brit cast. Happy SAFE, Holidays and thanks so much for watching! Best; Steve

[@strawberrygarden713]

Steve you’re the best every time I watch a classic movie I check to see if you have reviewed it!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Why Mercer, what a nice thing to say! Thank you for the high compliment. I hope you subscribe, had lovely SAFE hoidays and My Very best; Steve

[@ddoyle11]

This is too funny! I’ve been binge watching your videos all afternoon only to find that you posted a new one! Love it!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

See? That's waht you get! LOL! Thank so much! I hope you subscribe and have the best of holiday seasons! stay wll, stay watching and above all, stay SAFE! Best; Steve

[@briandouglasahern7067]

Oh, Steve! I adore this movie!! This review is certainly something to be thankful for!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, thank you so much for your comments! So appreciated! Stay SAFE and Happy Holidays! Steve

[@Ceractucus]

Wonderful review for one of my all time favorite movies. I've probably watched this and Evil Under the Sun about 30 times each. I think it's really sad that you cannot find this movie anywhere, except by purchasing the DVD.

[@John_Fugazzi]

I've been trying to re-see this film for two years now but nobody's streaming it except something called Pluto TV and you have to take a 30 day trial with them to see it. You have reminded me how delightful it is and how opulent it looks. Guess I'll have to buy the DVD or BluRay. Leave it to Steve to have the perfect lamp behind him.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It's almost Christmas, buy it and give yourself a holiday gift that keeps on giving! I never tire of this one. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Thank you. So refreshing to watch a movie review by someone who actually 'gets it'! 'Death on the Nile' is most enjoyable and the cast is legendary! Although I enjoy Peter Ustinov as an actor, he is most definitely not 'Poirot'. Albert Finney was an incredible Poirot in 'Murder on the Orient Express' and, of course, the definitive Poirot is David Suchet. But thankfully, Ustinov delivers an entertaining characterization of Poirot in these films, with the real attraction being the stars playing the ensemble cast in these legendary Agatha Christie stories. I also passionately love that this film was filmed on location in Egypt at the actual ancient sites as described in the novel. Today, Kenneth Branagh's versions of Agatha Christie are almost entirely CGI and in studio.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Yes, I loathe the new Branagh versions. I also think they lack the old star power the first three had. I like portions of " Appointment With Death", but mostly for evil Piper Laurie. This one is my favorute of them all, because of the fabulous costumes by Oscar winner Anthony Powell and the four women, Davis, Lansbury, Maggie Smith and marvelous Mia Farrow, who is incredible. Steve

[@karlkarlos3545]

I'm not he only one who thinks Agatha Christie's Poirot is kind of dull, am I? Heck even Agatha Christie herself grew tired of him. I always preferred Ustinov's interpretation of this character over the paper Poirot or David Suchet.

[@TechnicJunglist]

Happy Thanksgiving Steve & Johnny! 🦃 Another fabulous review as usual. They brighten up my day. ☺ Peace & love to you both in the holiday season.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You brighten our day! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! Have safe holidays. Best; Steve & Johnny

[@Medraut00]

a fun movie! Ustinov got criticized for not being the Poirot that most knew. He respond that this the way he is played now.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Good for him! Every actor has their own interpretation and must make it their own. Have a lovely and SAFE holiday season. Best; Steve

[@guilfordcigarman]

Ahhh! The whole reason to even BE on youtube is Johnny and Steve! Thanks for another fabulous review! (Love Johnny's little doggie!)

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

OMG! What a fabulous compliment! You just made our day! Have the most wonderful, SAFE holidays! Thanks so much for watching! Best; Steve

[@ryzardt]

Thank you so much Steve for lending your wonderful review to my most favourite film of all time! I totally agree with you about Mia Farrow! I’d like to wish you, Johnny and everyone at Tired Old Queen a very Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe! Your Pal Rich from England xoxo

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Dearest Rich; right back at ya! Thank you so much for your kind and generous words. They mean everything to us. From all of us at TOQ I personally wish you and yours the most lovely of holidays. Please stay in touch, stay well and above all, stay SAFE! Steve

[@michaelsmith4854]

Another great film review,thank you for brightening up a very damp lockdown November in the UK

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Oh, Michael. Thanks you so much. I'm sorry for you Folks. It's pretty bleak here as well. A strange time. Thank you for watching and have lovely SAFE holdays! Best; Steve

[@JohnJones-fg1dd]

I agree that Mia F is the star of the movie. Her nervous intensity suits this role very well.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And she's so wanton and passionate at the same time! She's amazing in this! Love the ending! Steve

[@susiehastings544]

What a wonderful choice Steve & Johnny!! This is a firm favorite in our household, largely due to Maggie Smith’s Miss Bowers character being the physical and temperamental twin of my Auntie Evelyn!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! Viva Aunt Evelyn! I'm so glad yu liked it! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you haven't already and have lovely, SAFE, holidays! Best wishes; Steve

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

It always gets me when watching this film the locations are all over the place, they leave Alexandria and the next they are at Karnak which is half way up the Nile in Luxor then they mention that they what to see Abu Simbel which you would need a plane to get to which is right on the Egypt Sudan border. Aside from this the film is a good yarn and the cast are wonderful.

[@stevenhayes4063]

Weeeeeelll, that's the movies for ya! LOL! I love this too and though the locations aren't where they're supposed to be, they are gloriously photographed by the incomparable Jack Clayton. This film is simply gorgeous.Thanks for watching! best; Steve

[@THECHADM1971]

Such a great video! one of my fav movies, also Evil Under The Sun, Love you Steve, great as always!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks, Buddy! I so appreciate your appreciation! Thanks for watching! Have great holidays! Stay well, stay SAFE! Best Steve

[@char1737]

I saw this as a teen and it is forever burned into my mind.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I saw it in my late 20's and it's burned into mine. In fact, I wrote Bette Davis a fan letter after seeing it and she back a lovely personal letter. So now, I have a cherished reminder of one of my favorite Christie adaptations!

[@paulamiles9559]

Steve, you knocked it out of the park again. Any time you do an impression of Bette Davis or Susan Hayward. .

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! My ex used to say; " Steven, you imersonations are great, but sooner or later, they all turn into Susan Hayward." ...Flattery got him everywhere. Consequently, I stayed with him farlonger than I should have. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@joeburinskas8672]

One of the best, if not the best Christie adaptation. If you don't want to go to Egypt after watching this movie, check your pulse.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! I totally agree. Except that they had to film from sunrise to 10 am, then the heat was unbearable. That incredible Jack Cardiff cinematpgraphy is what does it. Sumptuous!

[@damienthorne635]

One of my favorites! Saw it in the theater back in '78 and have watched it countless times since. Great Bette Davis....Bowers pack!! Lol.

[@stevenhayes4063]

My favrite line of bette's is : "Wrongy!" LOL!!! I love it as well !!! Thanks for watching! All My Best; Steve

[@damienthorne635]

@@stevenhayes4063 Haha she is so great in that scene! One of the best. And I bet she loved wearing those Oscar winning outfits by Anthony Powell as did all the woman in the great cast.

[@ceceliawight7059]

Happy Thanksgiving, Steve and Johnny and the cute lil poochy!! 🦃😀

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

His name is "OSO" and he's a cutie! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@char1737]

In this as well as Murder on the orient express you note the luggage is old style Louis Vuitton bags and steamer trunks

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

The better to pack your additional maid into.

[@chrishutchinson2297]

I always loved watching you guys. You make me happy. Anyway I wanted to say that I love all of Agatha Christie's movies and books. You just reminded me that I'd like to see that one again. I just watched murder on the Orient Express not too long ago. Anyway I want to wish you both Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and well.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Dear Chris; Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm so glad you like TOQ! makes my day! Thanks for watching! Have great holidays! Stay well, stay SAFE! Best Steve

[@judypratt2868]

Happy Thanksgiving boys! I'm going to watch this friday .

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

HOORAY!!!Thanks so much for watching! Please sunscribe if you haven't already. Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@gillethsandico]

I so love your channel. Can you do more whodunits? Murder by death? Clue? Sleuth? Deathtrap? And such. Many thanks!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I love 'em too. Have you ever seen " Green For Danger"? Check out my reviwe. It's one of the best whodunnits ever. Keep watching, you may be surprised! Happy Holidays!

[@gillethsandico]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ oooo. Will do. Happy holidays mr. Hayes 😍

[@debbieking5171]

Hi Steve could you do APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH? LOVED THAT ONE!!!

[@pinkroses8714]

One of my favourite movies !

[@stevenhayes4063]

One of mine too! You just can't beat the cast and those locales...or visa versa! Thanks for watching!1 Best; Steve

[@BooBop1987]

I like that dog at the beginning of the video!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

HE'S A CUITIE -PA- TOOTIE!

[@miggans21012]

Great film and another great movie review, Steve.

[@blondefringe16]

Love this version, and love you Steve xx

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thanks so much for watching! Please subscribe if you haven't already and hit the "Like" button. Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Steve, I meant to ask you earlier-- did you and Johnny ever do a commentary video on KZbin for a classic movie while watching it? Basically you could discuss the film, share trivia, talk costumes and sets-- stuff like that. I know it would be something of a big project, and that it might have to be a public domain flick for copyright reasons ... but I imagine that you guys would have a ball with something like that. Think it over; something to consider for 2021? Thanks. Best, Eduardo

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Dear Eduardo; Thank you for your thoughts on this matter and the wonderful suggestion. It was very kind and thoughtful of you to take this into consideration. I do what you suggested when I present TOQ live. I watch a film with a live audience and comment before, after and on rare ccasions, during the screening. I don't like to break the "third wall" between the audience and he film. I find it too annoying for an audience and as an audience member to have someone commenting throughout the film. I want them to be fully committed and lost in the movie and see the art form as completely as it was meant to be seen and interpreted. I enjoyed "Mystery Science Theatre" in the 80's becuase I didn't care about the films they showed, so I didn't mind the constant and often witty interruptions. But I do care...probably too much...about the films I show on TOQ. Sorry to be long winded about this, but I wanted you to know I took your suggestion seriously. Thanks for watching and have Happy and SAFE Holidays! Best; Steve

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I respect your principles on this 100%, Steve. The movies you review and discuss are classics that deserve complete focus by the viewer; I should have thought of that before making my suggestion. You are not one of those hosts that would sully or tarnish a film by talking through it. Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Fondly, Eduardo

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@eduardo_corrochio Dear Eduardo; You are too kind. I hope you have the very happiest of holidays! Best Always & Stay SAFE; Steve

[@newtonduck1]

Always one of my favorites!

[@swordscot]

Love this movie. Went there in the mid 80s and used Maggie Smith’s performance as my inspiration.

[@stevenhayes4063]

Of course you did! And why not? Who better?!? Thanks for watching! Steve

[@josephpanzarella1417]

"In my day we would have shot the whole thing on the Warner Brothers' back lot at a fraction of the cost and no one would have noticed the difference."

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Well, yes. And it would have been magical, I happen to love the Studio sets. But with Jack Cardiff behind the camera, this was supreme. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Thanksgiving & stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve

[@michaelcadman6555]

I totally agree that Mia Farrow is such an underrated actress!

[@stevenhayes4063]

Absoultely! Her performance in this is uncanny! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve

[@timfrye3586]

Mia is awesome! No mousy victim playing here!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Nope. In her case, murder is a must!

[@timfrye3586]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Love it! Such a wonderful movie, great review!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@@timfrye3586 My favorite of the all-star Agatha Christies. Probably because the ladies are so magnificent!