Based on the Novel: Crooked House by Agatha Christie, published in 1949.
Synopsis: After the death of wealthy patriarch Aristide Leonides, private investigator Charles Hayward is called to uncover the truth. As he investigates, he discovers a family filled with secrets and motives for murder.
Main Crew and Cast:
Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Starring: Max Irons (Charles Hayward), Glenn Close (Lady Edith de Haviland), Stefanie Martini (Sophia Leonides), Gillian Anderson (Magda Leonides), Terence Stamp (Chief Inspector Taverner).
Reviews: The film was praised for its strong performances, particularly Glenn Close’s, though some found the adaptation lacked the suspense of Christie’s novel.
Availability on Amazon Prime Video: Available for streaming.
Trivia:
This is one of the few Agatha Christie stories without Poirot or Miss Marple.
Christie herself regarded Crooked House as one of her favorite works.