Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple(2020)
British writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976) published her first novel in 1920, in which the eccentric Belgian private sleuth Hercule Poirot made his debut. Later, in 1927, the first short story starring the gentle spinster Miss Jane Marple appeared. A fascinating journey through popular culture in search of the footprints of two of the most charismatic characters in crime and mystery literature.
Movie: Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple
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Self - Narrator (voice)
Self - Writer (archive footage)
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Self - Actor
Self - Inspector Japp, ITV's Poirot
Self - Lt. Hastings, ITV's Poirot
Self - Screenwriter and Author
Self - Agatha Christie's great grandson
Self - Actor
Self - Executive Producer, Agatha Christie adaptations
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British writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976) published her first novel in 1920, in which the eccentric Belgian private sleuth Hercule Poirot made his debut. Later, in 1927, the first short story starring the gentle spinster Miss Jane Marple appeared. A fascinating journey through popular culture in search of the footprints of two of the most charismatic characters in crime and mystery literature.
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