"Evil Under the Sun" quotes
Trying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has an alibi.
Director: Guy Hamilton
Writer: Anthony Shaffer, Agatha Christie, Barry Sandler
Production: N/A
Year: 1982
MetaScore: 61/100
ImdbRating: 7.1
BoxOffice: $6,110,000
Released: 05 Mar 1982
Awards: 1 nomination
93 Clips
00:09 Will you clear up this hideous mess for me
00:15 Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together
00:09 You've let that pair get off scot free and I...
00:09 This has been a most unusual crime
00:09 This is pure supposition Poirot
00:06 Adultery may be reprehensible
00:09 I myself timed the journey
00:28 Mesdames mademoiselle messieurs
00:17 Madame there is nothing like a good night's rest
00:06 Poor messieur Poirot
00:24 Give us a few clues
00:16 Secondly did any of you take a bath at 12 15 today
00:04 My God you're a wonder Poirot
00:18 At half past 11 I was having my staff meeting
00:10 Don't believe all that about her being too weedy
00:13 Oh I I see what you mean
00:18 That is poppycock That is bloody poppycock
00:07 If I can't see you faces shining in every knife fork...
00:28 Every week it's my custom to collect all my staff...
00:07 My goodness you do type fast Ken
00:03 What are the holidays for
00:04 Oh that lousy little hoyden
00:10 Messieur Poirot you have the French obsession
00:11 Well don't forget about my cousin Hatty Heimenheimer
00:23 I bet it pongs something rotten in there
00:09 Have you ever met a Tyranian doctor messieur Poirot
00:10 Yes I have been swimming
00:11 That's enough Linda It's adult time Off to bed
00:54 You're the nimble tread Of the feet of Fred Astaire
00:08 I've just been having a word with Daphne
00:04 I could just kill that cow
00:17 Even so With me a deal is a deal
00:08 What's it called anyway It's Not Right And...
00:05 Oh my God She runs like a dromedary with dropsy
00:15 You do not care for the aquatic sports or the sunbathing...
00:24 It's alright Mr Poirot Pardon madame Je m'excuse
00:05 If it's fun you're looking for go play with the...
00:07 Excuse me I must talk to you Arlena darling
00:12 Darling didn't anyone ever tell you
00:12 And the sweet way you wrote about how I landed my first...
00:07 It's wonderful to see you Arlena We have a fabulous...
00:16 How about a cocktail messieur Poirot
00:06 What are the holidays for
00:10 Gilly is my oldest friend Rex
00:28 I hope you haven't come to practise your sleuthing...
00:13 What if the bitch refuses to do the show
00:15 Darling I'd love to help But it's not publicity I...
00:06 Good morning Gardeners Everything tickety boo
00:08 And just what was that A sudden breakdown in health
00:06 Well if that's Arlena she must be being dressed by...
00:05 God I could wring her bloody neck
00:04 Well she's not gonna make a chump out of me
00:30 God's teeth
00:04 I touched nothing except to check she was dead
00:08 It's not right and it's not fair
00:33 Dear messieur Poirot a word in your ear
00:15 Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together
00:35 I happen to know that in three days' time she'll...
00:34 A couple of months back I met a certain lady in New York
00:06 Rest assured with Hercule Poirot mysteries never last for...
00:09 Look I wonder who that is
00:16 Morning Poirot I hope you have good news
00:14 Hello I'm Daphne Castle Welcome to the island
00:06 The whole world knows that you are a man of enormous...
00:19 How I wish I could do that just lie in the sun
00:24 There she goes Not a care in the world
00:04 A picture of innocence
00:12 It's a little difficult to accept your condolences...
00:16 Well what the hell do we do now Odell
00:07 I was wrong about cherchez la femme Orry about that
00:08 You see it is folly to try and trick Hercule Poirot
00:06 It is not me that is hiding it is you who are lying
00:08 Are you all comfortable
00:11 I'm so sorry Are we late Patrick insisted he row me...
00:06 Clean it clean it Don't just lean on the thing
00:35 I've just been having a word with Daphne
00:35 You must be Sir Horace Blatt's friend Perhaps Perhaps...
00:20 The Arlena Stuarts of this world do not count
00:18 I've just had a telephone call from your friend Sir...
Cast
Hercule Poirot - Peter Ustinov
Sir Horace Blatt - Colin Blakely
Christine Redfern - Jane Birkin
Patrick Redfern - Nicholas Clay
Daphne Castle - Maggie Smith