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Hercule Poirot, his health failing, travels to Styles Court, the scene of his first case, to confront a serial killer who has eluded him for years. The killer is systematically poisoning residents, and Poirot must race against time to expose them before succumbing to his own mortality. This film marks the return of Peter Ustinov as Poirot and serves as a fictional end to the detective's career.

While Peter Ustinov's portrayal of a weakened Poirot was noted, the film received mixed reviews. Some critics appreciated the nostalgic return to Poirot's roots and the attempt to provide a somber conclusion, while others found the plot convoluted and the pacing slow. The film is often considered a less impactful finale compared to other adaptations.

• Peter Ustinov's final outing as Poirot is a nostalgic but flawed conclusion.

• The film captures a sense of Poirot's mortality but suffers from a predictable plot.

• Despite its weaknesses, it offers a fitting, albeit somber, farewell to the iconic detective.

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This film is notable for being Peter Ustinov's final portrayal of Hercule Poirot, bringing his cinematic interpretation of the detective to a close.