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Agatha Christie's Poirot, Vol. 4 - Agatha Christie VHS Video
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Boxed sets of Poirot and Marple, plus a biography of Agatha Christie with archival footage and more.
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Agatha Christie's Poirot, Vol. 4 - Agatha Christie VHS Video
Features
Starring: Poirot, See more
Format: Color, Box set, NTSC
Rated: NR
Studio: Acorn Media
Video Release Date: May 30, 2000
VHS Features:
- NTSC format (US and Canada only. This VHS will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD
- Average Customer Review:
 Based on 4 reviews.
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Amazon.com
In two of the three episodes included here, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot tries to solve a crime before it's even happened. In "Wasps' Nest," it's a murder--but the victim isn't the person you'd expect. In "The Million-Dollar Bond Robbery," it's the theft of American bonds en route from London to New York. But even the most devious criminal mind is no match for Agatha Christie's famous detective. These videos, originally produced for the BBC, are sure to delight old fans and enchant new ones. David Suchet's portrayal gives Poirot a depth of character often missing from other screen versions; Suchet's Poirot is charming, witty, finicky, and sometimes downright testy. Yet he is always compassionate, especially in the more somber "Plymouth Express," in which a mining magnate's daughter is killed for her jewels. The series' producers spared no expense with the set, re-creating mid-1930s London from Poirot's well-appointed art deco apartment to the seedy side streets where bookies and jewel thieves ply their trade. In "The Million-Dollar Bond Robbery," black-and-white footage of Poirot and his associate, Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser), has even been worked into a historical newsreel of the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary. With details like these, the series brings to life not only one of the most famous detectives in fiction, but also an entire bygone era. --Larisa Lomacky Moore
From the Back Cover
Dazzlingly clever, disarmingly vain, and so fastidious that a spec of dust would cause him more pain than a bullet wound - who else could it be? None other than Agatha Christie's incomparable Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot, the most-watched detective in the history of the PBS Mystery! series. Brilliantly portrayed by David Suchet, Poirot nimbly unravels diabolical plots and hidden motives in these three deliciously entertaining mysteries based on the works of Dame Agatha Christie. Set amid ...  read more
Reader Reviews
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Not as Good as Some Poirot, but any Poirot is great!, June 25, 2001
Reviewer:
face-garak
from Miami, FL
Poirot is such a superior series that even it's mediocre episodes shine brightly. But when judging one episode against the others there must inevitably be some that don't measure up. The Million Dollar Bond Robbery - This is actually the highlight of the trio and features much enjoyable footage with the Queen Mary. As well as a rather good solution. - 4 stars. The Plymouth Express - This is very well done and draws more emotion out of you than most episodes, but is still lacking. The plot just seems too simplistic when set against other episodes. Still the footage of the murder is chilling and you really feel for the victim's living relatives by the end. - 3.5 stars Wasp's Nest - It's always nice to see them try something different, but this episode just didn't click with me. I've seen them all many times and I just can't get used to this one, even though I like the "solution." - 3 stars Box Set Overall score (Not an Average) - 4 stars
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