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Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland
After a tumultuous arrival and subsequent stay in Da Lat for military training, Luan returns to Saigon a Major in the Presidential Special Forces. He and Thuy Dung continue their relationship. News that Ngo Dinh Diem is opening the Ban Me Thuot's Highland Economic Fair attracts many intelligence and security organizations, whose political purposes vary.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and eccentric elderly woman, Mrs. Lorrimer, invites four guests to her isolated country estate for a weekend bridge game. Among them are a young doctor, a successful businessman, a woman of dubious reputation, and a celebrated but aging crime novelist. Unbeknownst to the guests, a murder will occur, and they are all suspects in a complex web of secrets and motivations.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film, based on an Agatha Christie novel, was generally well-received for its faithful adaptation and strong performances, particularly from the lead cast. It was appreciated for its classic whodunit structure and atmospheric setting, offering a satisfying mystery for fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intricate plot and faithfulness to Agatha Christie's novel.
Donald Pleasence and Sarah Miles deliver compelling performances.
A solid, if somewhat conventional, mystery with a satisfying resolution.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on Agatha Christie's 1936 novel of the same name, which was notable for featuring Hercule Poirot in a setting where he is a spectator for a significant portion of the investigation.
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