With three classic adaptations, THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, Volume 2 makes its DVD debut on November 14, 2017 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. This compilation includes some of Agatha Christie’s most famous works with some unexpected famous faces, including Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City), Toby Jones (Detectorists), Andrea Riseborough(Bloodline), Zoë Wanamaker (Harry Potter films), and Martin Shaw (George Gently). The DVD 2-Disc set features three programs ($39.99, Amazon.com). Also, on Nov. 14, Acorn releases Volume 1 with three more acclaimed Agatha Christie adaptations. The collections’ release coincide with the Nov. 10 release of the new, star-studded adaptation of The Murder on the Orient Expressdirected by and starring Kenneth Branagh. In 2012, RLJ Entertainment, Inc. became the first U.S. company to own a majority share in Agatha Christie Limited, which manages her timeless and impressive literary estate and iconic characters.
World-renowned as the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time, perennially winning new fans since the 1920s. In these television adaptations of her finest mysteries, star-studded casts and lavish period detail bring Christie’s work to life.
- Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution: When an heiress (Kim Cattrall, Sex and the City) is brutally murdered, all the evidence points to her young lover (Billy Howle, On Chesil Beach). But he insists to his solicitor (Toby Jones,Detectorists) that his wife (Andrea Riseborough, Bloodline) can prove his innocence. “A thrilling whodunit” –EW.com.BONUS: Interviews (46 min.) and featurettes on the story (24 min.) and fashion (11 min.). (2017)
- Three Act Tragedy: After guests at successive dinner parties mysteriously drop dead, Poirot (David Suchet) teams up with an old friend to find the killer. Also starring Martin Shaw (George Gently) and Art Malik (True Lies). (2010)
- Hallowe’en Party: Crime novelist Ariadne Oliver (Zoë Wanamaker, Harry Potter films) calls Poirot (David Suchet) to investigate the macabre murder of a young girl at a children’s costume party. Also starring Timothy West (Bleak House). (2011)
Street Date: November 14, 2017 SRP: $39.99
DVD 2-Disc Set: 3 feature-length mysteries – Approx. 307 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961262892
My Thoughts
Acorn Media is back with a second set of classic Agatha Christie book adaptions with THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, Volume 2. The books really come to life on the small screen. I especially enjoy seeing David Suchet as Poirot. This set includes three exciting films.
Agatha Christie's The Witness for the Prosecution - This story in set in London in the 1920s. There is a beautiful heiress named Emily French. It seems like she has it all, including love. Then, she turns up murdered and the man she loved is the number one suspect. Leonard, her lover, was the heir to her fortune, even though he already had a wife which makes him doubly suspicious.
Three Act Tragedy - A parson dies suddenly at a party along the coast. At first it appears natural but when a similar death occurs at another party, the hostess becomes a top suspect. The drama comes in when Poirot rein-acts the death on stage.
Hallo'ween Party - A young girl is murdered at a costume party and a crime novelist calls in Poirot to collaborate. It turns out the girl had been a possible witness to another murder and the pair set out to find a killer in the quaint little town.
Fans of Agatha Christie will certainly want to have this DVD set in their collection. Be sure to check out Volume 1 as well for more wonderful adaptions. You can order a copy of this fantastic DVD set on Acorn Media for only $39.99. You can also find it on Amazon.
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