the book and from which this film be adapt and be probably one of agatha christie best . the plot centre on linnet doyle and a woman who steal her best friend fiancé . the scorned jackie pursue the couple wherever they go and and when she follow them onto a nile cruise and it seem that jackie be not the only one who have a motive for murder . of course and the ever dependable poirot be on hand to solve the incredibly cleverly plan crime . this film contain some fantastic scene set in the heart of egypt and along with an all star cast . the most brilliant performance of all come from angela lansbury and who play mrs. otterbourne and a drunken old writer who apparently use linnet in one of her overly erotic book and be consequently be take to court where she may loose everything . lansbury capture the humorous side but also the unfortunate aspect of the character and it be this immense act ability that should have win her an oscar . the chemistry between the main character be marvellous and at the end and when the final solution to the affair be present and the audience be shock when they learn who do it and appreciate fully the extent of christie genius . this be a fantastic film and which build up tension fantastically and and be perhaps one of the great film ever make and and be always underrate .