(Peter Sellers): A caricature of Earl Derr Biggers' Charlie Chan, known for speaking in malapropisms and Confucius-style sayings .
(Elsa Lanchester): A no-nonsense British spinster based on Miss Marple. Notable Cast & Crew
: The film was a box-office success, grossing $32.5 million. It eventually led to a spiritual sequel, The Cheap Detective (1978), also written by Neil Simon and starring Peter Falk . Availability subtitle Murder.by.Death.1976.720p.BluRay.x264....
Eccentric millionaire (played by author Truman Capote in a rare acting role) invites five legendary detectives to his secluded estate. Upon arrival, he announces that a murder will take place at the stroke of midnight. The detective who solves the crime will receive $1 million . The All-Star Parodies
(James Coco): A fussy, food-obsessed Belgian detective parodying Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. (Peter Sellers): A caricature of Earl Derr Biggers'
(David Niven & Maggie Smith): Elegant socialite sleuths based on Nick and Nora Charles from The Thin Man .
: The film features Alec Guinness as Bensonmum, the blind butler, and Nancy Walker as Yetta, the deaf-mute cook. It eventually led to a spiritual sequel, The
The film’s humor stems from its caricature of iconic literary and cinematic detectives: