Ten Little Indians (aka And Then There Were None) (1974) - Harry Alan Towers' second adaptation exists in two versions: a 109-minute film with a subplot about spies and a more widely available 98-minute cut that is almost a scene-for-scene remake of Towers' 1965 film. At times, though, it's almost too grim and its three-hour length feels too bloated for the plot.Ĥ. Christie purists can rejoice that it retains the island setting, restores the original ending from the novel, and features a dark, menacing atmosphere. The first-rate cast features Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Toby Stephens, and Aidan Turner. And There There Were None (2015) - This is the first of several Agatha Christie television adaptations written by Sarah Phelps. You can view all the murders in this compilation clip on our YouTube channel (just beware of spoilers!).ģ.

Incredibly, 20th Century-Fox allowed the copyright to expire, so beware of poor public domain prints. Director Rene Clair even adds a touch of macabre humor to the proceedings-although that also lessens the suspense. None of the murders are explicitly shown. Aubrey Smith, Judith Anderson, Walter Huston, and Barry Fitzgerald. Otherwise, it's a pretty faithful adaptation set on an isolated island and blessed with a strong cast of veteran performers such as C. publication of the book and changes some of the characters' names. It's a practice that most other screen versions would mimic.

And Then There Were None (1945) - This adaptation written by Dudley Nichols opts for the happy ending from Agatha Christie's 1943 stage play as opposed to the downbeat one in her novel.

Walter Huston, Louis Hayward & Roland Young.Ģ. Eaton elevate the 1965 Ten Little Indians to our top spot over other versions. The setting, the supporting cast, and Ms. However, the film belongs to Shirley Eaton, who turns the female protagonist into a cool beauty who just might be capable of murder! Alas, there's also Fabian who is hopelessly miscast.but at least, his demise comes quickly. The theatrical version features a sixty-second Whodunit Break which stops the action near the climax to 'refresh your memory with a few clues.' The cast includes great character actors such as Wilfrid Hyde-White, Stanley Holloway, Dennis Price, and Leo Genn (plus Christopher Lee as the voice of Mr. It shifts the location from an island to a snowy retreat which becomes isolated when the only cable car is sabotaged. Ten Little Indians (1965) - This one is the first, and best, of three adaptations produced and co-written by Harry Alan Towers.

Below are the five best-known versions ranked-according to the Café staff-from best to worst.ġ. Agatha Christie's classic 1939 mystery novel Ten Little Indians (the original title is best forgotten) has been adapted multiple times in multiple languages for the big and small screens.

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