Murder at the Gallop (1963)
Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.
- George Pollock
- Basil Rayburn
- Betty Harley
- James P. Cavanagh
- Agatha Christie
Rating: 7/10 by 157 users
Alternative Title:
Murder at the Gallop - GB
Der Mörder sitzt am Tisch - AT
Miss Marple - Der Wachsblumenstrauß - DE
Miss Marple har mord på hjernen - DK
Убийство на скаку - SU
Убийство на скаку - RU
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 21 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: based on novel or book, heart attack, horseback riding, amateur detective, testament, barn, covered investigation, eavesdropping, black and white, murder mystery
Ron Goodwin's equestrian variation of his opening theme at the top of this film gives you a clear indication of the treat you're about to receive. Margaret Rutherford is magnificent as the scatty, eccentric old lady with a penchant for lateral thinking and good old fashioned sleuthing. This is my favourite of the four films she made with husband Stringer Davis and Charles Tingwell as the never quite up to speed "Inspector Craddock". This one centres around the murder (or was it!?) of a wealthy old recluse and the gathering of the avaricious relatives after his death. Needless to say, murder ensues as "Miss Marple" tries to track down the culprit. Dame Flora Robson and Robert Morley are great in support and this short, but sweet, detective yarn is just a joy to watch.
