# Murder on the Orient Express

> 1974 film by Sidney Lumet

**Wikidata**: [Q3241699](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3241699)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_on_the_Orient_Express_(1974_film))  
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## Summary
*Murder on the Orient Express* is a 1974 film directed by Sidney Lumet, classified within the crime, mystery, and drama genres. It is a co-production involving the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, recognized for receiving the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and inclusion in the National Board of Review's Top Ten Films.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: Sidney Lumet.
- **Release Year**: 1974.
- **Runtime**: 128 minutes.
- **Genres**: Crime film, mystery film, drama film, and whodunit.
- **Countries of Origin**: United Kingdom, United States, Australia.
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films.
- **Box Office**: $35,700,000 and $27,634,716.
- **Budget**: 1,400,000.
- **Followed By**: *Death on the Nile* (1978).
- **IMDb ID**: tt0071877.
- **Wikipedia Title**: *Murder on the Orient Express (1974 film)*.
- **Class**: Instance of film (sequence of images giving the impression of movement, stored on film stock).

## FAQs
**Who directed *Murder on the Orient Express*?**
The film was directed by Sidney Lumet.

**What are the primary genres of the film?**
It is classified as a crime film, mystery film, drama film, and whodunit.

**Which countries were involved in the production of the film?**
The film is a co-production of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

**What awards did the film receive?**
It received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and was named to the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films.

**What is the runtime of the film?**
The film has a runtime of 128 minutes.

**Is this film connected to any other movies?**
Yes, it is followed by the 1978 film *Death on the Nile*, directed by John Guillermin.

## Why It Matters
*Murder on the Orient Express* matters as a commercially and critically successful entry in the mystery and crime genres of the 1970s, achieving significant 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 Australia—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 Supporting Actress.
- **Critical Acclaim**: Listed in the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films.
- **Financial Performance**: Grossed approximately $35.7 million and $27.6 million.
- **Multi-National Production**: Co-produced by the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.
- **Genre Classification**: Spans crime, mystery, drama, and whodunit categories.
- **Franchise Entry**: Preceded the 1978 film *Death on the Nile*.
- **Technical Metrics**: 128-minute runtime with a budget of 1,400,000.
- **Ratings Diversity**: Holds a wide range of aggregate scores, including 7.7/10, 90/100, and 89%.

## Body

### Production and Classification
*Murder on the Orient Express* is a 1974 cinematic work directed by Sidney Lumet. 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, drama film, and whodunit. It is cataloged with the Library of Congress Control Number `no2003012829` and the IMDb identifier `tt0071877`.

### 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.
- **Australia**: A sovereign country and federation located in Oceania, established on January 1, 1901. It functions as a representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy, occupying the Australian continent with its capital in Canberra.

### Release and Distribution
The film had a staggered release schedule, with publication dates recorded as November 21, 1974; November 24, 1974; December 28, 1974; and various dates throughout 1975, including March 6, March 21, April 16, May 2, and May 17. It also saw releases in later years such as July 28, 1977, and February 10, 1983. The film is widely represented, with a Wikipedia sitelink count of 48 and a specific Wikipedia title of "Murder on the Orient Express (1974 film)".

### Performance and Metrics
The film achieved significant commercial success, with reported box office gross figures of 35,700,000 and 27,634,716. It was produced on a budget of 1,400,000. The runtime of the film is 128 minutes. It has received a diverse array of ratings across different platforms and aggregators, including scores of 7.7/10, 7.2/10, 90/100, 7.4/10, 8.7/10, 3.7/5, 3.0/5, 3.5/5, 7.69/10, 4/5, 7.91/10, 3.48/5, 8.5/10, 78/100, 62/100, and 89%.

### Awards and Recognition
The film garnered prestigious accolades, notably receiving the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 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. Additionally, the film was recognized by the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, an award with an inception date of 1929 also associated with the United States.

### Sequel and Franchise
*Murder on the Orient Express* is followed by the 1978 film *Death on the Nile*, which was directed by John Guillermin. This establishes a direct narrative or production lineage between the two works.

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