Evil Under the Sun (2001) stars David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, with a supporting cast including Hugh Fraser as Captain Hastings and Philip Jackson as Chief Inspector Japp. The story involves a murder on a luxury island resort.
Main cast
- Hercule PoirotDavid SuchetMain
- Captain Arthur HastingsHugh FraserMain
- Chief Inspector James JappPhilip JacksonMain
Supporting cast
- Emily BrewsterTamzin MallesonSupp
- Patrick RedfernMichael HiggsSupp
- Christine RedfernLouisa LawrieSupp
- Arlena MarshallLouisa LyttonSupp
- Captain Kenneth MarshallJonathan ArisSupp
- Linda MarshallJaime MurraySupp
- Sir Horace BlattBill BoydSupp
- Rosamund DarnleyMarsha FitzalanSupp
- Major BarryChristopher ScoularSupp
- Miss BrewsterJoanna HoleSupp
Guest & voice
- WaiterRoger BrierleyGuest
- Mrs. CastleAnne LambtonGuest
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About this cast
Evil Under the Sun is a 2001 TV film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, part of the long-running series ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’. Directed by Brian Farnham, it features David Suchet reprising his iconic role as the Belgian detective, investigating a murder during a seaside holiday at the Jolly Roger Hotel. The cast includes Hugh Fraser as Captain Hastings and Philip Jackson as Chief…
FAQs
Who plays Hercule Poirot in Evil Under the Sun?
David Suchet plays Hercule Poirot. He portrayed the detective throughout the entire ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ series from 1989 to 2013.
Is Evil Under the Sun a film or a TV series?
It is a TV film, specifically an episode of the long-running ITV series ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’, first broadcast in 2001.
Who are the main guest cast in this adaptation?
The main guest cast includes Michael Higgs as Patrick Redfern, Tamzin Malleson as Emily Brewster, and Jaime Murray as Linda Marshall.
Does the film feature characters not in the original book?
The film largely follows the novel, but as part of the series, it includes series regulars Captain Hastings and Chief Inspector Japp, who do not appear in the original book.
Where was Evil Under the Sun filmed?
The film was primarily shot on location at the Burgh Island Hotel in Devon, which serves as the fictional Jolly Roger Hotel.
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