Amazon.com This feature-length edition of the TV series popularized on PBS and A&E is the British equivalent of "a very special episode." The incomparable David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie's impeccable Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, whose simple Christmas "repast" is disturbed by an invitation to visit the home of Simeon Lee, a repellent curmudgeon who makes Mr. Potter look like George Bailey. "My life is in danger," he states. Events snowball as Simeon is indeed killed, and a fortune in uncut diamonds stolen. As Poirot observes, a case can be made against any of the family members Simeon gleefully tormented. It is "all very clever, no doubt," even though Barney Fife could probably figure out who's behind this "intricate web of deception." Still, keep your eyes and ears open, as Simeon compels Poirot. "Putting two and two together" is all the confounding fun in this mystery for all seasons. --Donald Liebenson --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. From the Back Cover POIROT PLANS A QUIET Christmas in London until learning that it will also be a cold one, owing to his flat's broken boiler. When a wealthy old man calls for the detective's help, Poirot opts for a working holiday at the man's well-heated country estate. No warmth exudes from the home's occupants, however, and Poirot winds up with a murder to solve, family politics to unravel and shocking revelations from the past to sort out. For help he turns to Chief Inspector Japp, who is grateful to be rescued from Christmas with the in-laws. ANGELIC CHOIR VOICES and English Christmas cheer punctuate this special movie-length version of the popular TV series seen on PBS and A&E. DAVID SUCHET stars as the quintessential Poirot, perfect from his distinctive moustache to his spotless spats. Crime solving was never so tidy or so much fun! Also starring Philip Jackson as Japp. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES AND EXTRAS INCLUDE biographies of Agatha Christie and David Suchet, Poirot trivia, cast filmographies, Agatha Christie materials, interactive menus and scene index. Listmania!
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