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Crooked House (2017)

January 19, 2025

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.

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