Nero Wolfe
1979, English. Directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
Gourmet Nero Wolfe interrupts his orchid-tending to take on the case of a lady tycoon who wants to know why she's under investigation by the FBI, only to find himself enmeshed in a puzzling murder-mystery. TV movie based on Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe series.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Frank D. GilroyDirector
- Thayer DavidNero Wolfe
- Tom MasonArchie Goodwin
- Anne BaxterMrs. Rachael Bruner
- Brooke AdamsSarah Dacos
- Biff McGuireInsp. Cramer
- Sarah CunninghamMrs. Althaus
- John RandolphLon Cohen
- John O'LearyTheodore Horstmann
- David HurstFritz Benner
- Lewis CharlesSaul Panzer
- Frank CampanellaFred Durkin
- John GerstadDr. Vollmer
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank D. Gilroy
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What Nero Wolfe is based on
Nero Wolfe is based on The Doorbell Rang, a 1965 novel by Rex Stout, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 1965
The Doorbell Rang
By Rex Stout
Published by Viking Press
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Nero Wolfe runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Nero Wolfe on?
Nero Wolfe isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 December 1979. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Nero Wolfe?
If you liked Nero Wolfe, try Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Dead Man's Folly.
Who directed Nero Wolfe?
Nero Wolfe (1979) was directed by Frank D. Gilroy and stars Thayer David, Tom Mason, Anne Baxter.
What is Nero Wolfe based on?
Nero Wolfe is based on The Doorbell Rang, a 1965 novel by Rex Stout, published by Viking Press.