# Death on the Nile

> 1978 film by John Guillermin

**Wikidata**: [Q1059914](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1059914)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/death-on-the-nile-q1059914

## Summary
*Death on the Nile* is a 1978 film directed by John Guillermin, classified as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is a multinational production involving the United Kingdom, the United States, and Egypt, and is notable for its genre-defying narrative and international collaboration.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: John Guillermin.
- **Release Year**: 1978.
- **Runtime**: 141 minutes.
- **Genres**: Crime film, mystery film, thriller film.
- **Countries of Origin**: United Kingdom, United States, Egypt.
- **Production Companies**: Paramount Pictures, EMI Films.
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
- **Box Office**: $14,560,084 and $14,568,801.
- **Budget**: $7,920,000.
- **Followed By**: *The Mirror Crack'd* (1980).
- **Preceded By**: *Murder on the Orient Express* (1974).
- **IMDb ID**: tt0077413.
- **Wikipedia Title**: *Death on the Nile (1978 film)*.
- **Class**: Instance of film (sequence of images giving the impression of movement, stored on film stock).

## FAQs
**Who directed *Death on the Nile*?**
The film was directed by John Guillermin, a British film director known for his work in the thriller and mystery genres.

**What are the primary genres of the film?**
It is classified as a crime film, mystery film, and thriller film, blending elements of detective fiction with suspenseful storytelling.

**Which countries were involved in the production of the film?**
The film is a co-production of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Egypt, reflecting its international scope and collaborative effort.

**What awards did the film receive?**
It received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, recognizing its contribution to visual storytelling and period-appropriate aesthetics.

**What is the runtime of the film?**
The film has a runtime of 141 minutes, providing ample time for its intricate plot and character development.

**Is this film connected to any other movies?**
Yes, it is preceded by the 1974 film *Murder on the Orient Express* and followed by the 1980 film *The Mirror Crack'd*, establishing a direct narrative or production lineage between the works.

## Why It Matters
*Death on the Nile* matters as a significant entry in the mystery and thriller genres of the 1970s, achieving notable box office returns against its budget and securing major industry recognition, including an Academy Award. As a film, it serves as a cultural artifact that utilizes the medium's defining characteristic—a sequence of images stored on film stock to create the illusion of movement—to tell a narrative that engages global audiences. Its production across three major nations—the UK, US, and Egypt—exemplifies the collaborative nature of the film industry, bridging distinct cultural and economic markets. The film's inclusion in the National Board of Review's Top Ten Films underscores its artistic merit and resonance within the cinematic landscape of its time.

## Notable For
- **Award Recognition**: Winner of the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
- **Financial Performance**: Grossed approximately $14.56 million and $14.57 million.
- **Multi-National Production**: Co-produced by the United Kingdom, United States, and Egypt.
- **Genre Classification**: Spans crime, mystery, and thriller categories.
- **Franchise Entry**: Followed by the 1980 film *The Mirror Crack'd* and preceded by the 1974 film *Murder on the Orient Express*.
- **Technical Metrics**: 141-minute runtime with a budget of $7.92 million.
- **Ratings Diversity**: Holds a wide range of aggregate scores, including 6.6/10, 80%, and 59/100.

## Body

### Production and Classification
*Death on the Nile* is a 1978 cinematic work directed by John Guillermin. It is defined as an instance of the "film" class, which is fundamentally a sequence of images that gives the impression of movement, stored on film stock. As a film, it is a subclass of audiovisual work, moving image, and visual artwork. The film falls under several genre classifications, specifically crime film, mystery film, and thriller film. It is cataloged with the Library of Congress Control Number `no2003012829` and the IMDb identifier `tt0077413`.

### Country of Origin Context
The film is a multinational production originating from three distinct countries:
- **United Kingdom**: An island country in north-west Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system, led by King Charles III, and possesses a robust economy with the pound sterling as its currency.
- **United States**: A federal republic located primarily in North America, consisting of 50 states. It is the world's oldest surviving federation and a global superpower with the largest economy by nominal GDP, operating under a federal presidential constitutional republic.
- **Egypt**: A transcontinental country spanning Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, with the Sinai Peninsula serving as the land bridge connecting the two continents. It is situated in North Africa and shares borders with Sudan to the south, Libya to the west, and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast.

### Release and Distribution
The film had a staggered release schedule, with publication dates recorded as September 29, 1978; October 13, 1978; October 23, 1978; October 24, 1978; October 27, 1978; October 30, 1978; November 2, 1978; November 6, 1978; November 16, 1978; December 9, 1978; December 15, 1978; December 22, 1978; December 25, 1978; January 25, 1979; February 9, 1979; February 16, 1979; April 5, 1979; June 1, 1979; September 6, 1979; and October 9, 1979. The film is widely represented, with a Wikipedia sitelink count of 41 and a specific Wikipedia title of "Death on the Nile (1978 film)".

### Performance and Metrics
The film achieved significant commercial success, with reported box office gross figures of 14,560,084 and 14,568,801. It was produced on a budget of 7,920,000. The runtime of the film is 141 minutes. It has received a diverse array of ratings across different platforms and aggregators, including scores of 6.6/10, 80%, and 59/100.

### Awards and Recognition
The film garnered prestigious accolades, notably receiving the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. This award, presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has an inception date of 1936 and is associated with the United States.

### Sequel and Franchise
*Death on the Nile* is preceded by the 1974 film *Murder on the Orient Express* and followed by the 1980 film *The Mirror Crack'd*, establishing a direct narrative or production lineage between the works.

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- **wikidata_description**: 1978 film by John Guillermin

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1. [Source](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077413/)
2. [Source](http://stopklatka.pl/film/smierc-na-nilu)
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