This 1978 crime is directed by John Guillermin and filmed in color. This film stars Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, Jane Birkin, David Niven, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, George Kennedy, Los Chiles, Olivia Hussey. A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case. Set against the sumptuous scenery of the Nile, the events of this murder mystery are played out by a gallery of memorable characters.