The Alphabet Murders
1965, English. Directed by Frank Tashlin.
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The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Alphabet Murders is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank TashlinDirector
- Tony RandallHercule Poirot
- Anita EkbergAmanda Beatrice Cross
- Robert MorleyCaptain Hastings
- Maurice DenhamInspector Japp
- Guy RolfeDr. Duncan Doncaster
- Sheila AllenLady Diane
- James VilliersFranklin
- Julian GloverDon Fortune
- Grazina FrameBetty Barnad
- Clive MortonMister X
- Cyril LuckhamSir Carmichael Clarke
- Richard WattisWolf
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Pursall, Jack Seddon
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What The Alphabet Murders is based on
The Alphabet Murders is based on The A.B.C. Murders, a 1936 novel by Agatha Christie.
Novel · 1936
The A.B.C. Murders
By Agatha Christie
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The Alphabet Murders: quick answers
Is The Alphabet Murders worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Alphabet Murders?
The Alphabet Murders runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Alphabet Murders have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Alphabet Murders. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Alphabet Murders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Alphabet Murders is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Alphabet Murders on?
The Alphabet Murders is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Britbox in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Alphabet Murders?
If you liked The Alphabet Murders, try Murder She Said, Murder Ahoy, Murder at the Gallop.
Who directed The Alphabet Murders?
The Alphabet Murders (1965) was directed by Frank Tashlin and stars Tony Randall, Anita Ekberg, Robert Morley.
What is The Alphabet Murders based on?
The Alphabet Murders is based on The A.B.C. Murders, a 1936 novel by Agatha Christie.