Published 17:29 IST, November 21st 2019

Agatha Christie's books and plays that were adapted to the silver screen

Agatha Christie is among the most celebrated mystery authors of this century. Many of her books and plays have had adaptations in the form of feature movies.

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Agatha Christie is most celebrated mystery velist in this era. late British velist holds Guinness World Record as best-selling velist of all time. Rian Johnson’s latest film Knives Out is a tribute to Agatha Christie. re are several or movies that pay hom or are inspired by Christie’s work. So to celebrate mystery velist’ legacy here are some of her books that were apted to films:

Movies based on Agatha Christie’s vels

1. And n re Were ne

Agatha Christie’s vel And n re Were ne is world’s best-selling mystery vel, as it sold more than 100 million copies. A film aptation of this best-selling mystery vel was me in year 1945. film stuck to plot of book and was also critically acclaimed. It won several awards and was also appreciated for its script and actor's performances.

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2. Murder on Orient Express

Murder on Orient Express, book, was published in 1934. film aptation of same name was released in 2017 and starred director of film Kenneth Branagh in role of Detective Hercule Poirot. film was a hit at box-office even though it faced severe competition from or film releases.

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3. Dhund

Bollywood also understood magic in Agatha Christie’s writing. Dhund was a film based on Agatha Christie’s play Unexpected Guest. film, which starred Sanjay Khan, Zeenat Aman, Danny Denzongpa and or seasoned actors, was released in 1974. film was critically acclaimed for its screenplay and actor's performances. Dhundh's screenplay was appreciated and Agatha Christie’s writing was considered to be  main reason for its success.

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4. Crooked House

Crooked House is ar famous vel by Agatha Christie. An aptation of book by same name was released in 2017, same year as Murder on Orient Express. film starred Glenn Close, Max irons, Terence Stamp, and Gillian Anderson in pivotal roles. Though Agatha Christie’s vel was a hit, film was t a massive box-office success.

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