Death on the Nile (2022)

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Death on the Nile Theatrical release poster Country United Kingdom Directed by Kenneth Branagh Release Date 2022 Studio 20th Century Scott Free Productions Estate of Agatha Christie Main Cast Character Actor Hercule Poirot Kenneth Branagh Simon Doyle Armie Hammer Linnet Ridgeway Doyle Gal Gadot Salome Otterbourne Sophie Okonedo Jacqueline de Bellefort Emma Mackey Euphemia Annette Bening Rosalie Otterbourne Letitia Wright M. Bouc Tom Bateman Dr. Bessner Russell Brand Andrew Katchadourian Ali Fazal

Death on the Nile is the 2022 feature film adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel of the same name. Kenneth Branagh returns from 2017's Murder on the Orient Express to direct and star as the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder while traveling in Egypt. Ridley Scott again serves as producer and the cast includes Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, and Tom Bateman. The 2022 film follows a 1978 feature film adaptation that was directed by John Guillermin and starred Peter Ustinov as Poirot as well as an episode from the ITV series that starred David Suchet as Poirot. The film was scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2020, but was delayed until its premiere on February 11, 2022.

The following weapons were used in the film Death on the Nile:

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Rifles

Lebel Mle. 1886

Belgian soldiers are seen armed with what appears to be Lebel Model 1886 Rifles as their main weapon during the sequences set during World War I.

French Lebel M1886 Rifle - 8 x 50mm Lebel

At the right, a Belgian soldier is seen armed with what appears to be a Lebel Model 1886 Rifle.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

The Gewehr 98 is used by German soldiers during the WWI sequences.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The Gewehr 98 rifle is used by German soldiers during WWI.

Mauser Gewehr 1898M

Some German soldiers are also armed with post-war full-length Mauser Gewehr 1898M rifles that have tangent rear sight instead of the Lange Visier rear sight.

Mauser Gewehr 1898M - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The upper rifle is the Gewehr 98M.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*

At the movie's end, British policemen carry Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III* rifles.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British.

Handguns

Mle 1892 Revolver

Captain Rens (Orlando Seale) is seen armed with what appears to be an Mle 1892 Revolver during the sequences set during World War I.

Mle 1892 Revolver - 8x27mm

Captain Rens is seen armed with what appears to be an Mle 1892 Revolver.

FN Model 1900

While fighting in World War I, Poirot uses an FN Model 1900 pistol.

FN Model 1900 - .32 ACP

On the right, a masked Poirot holds the FN Model 1900 pistol.

Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox

What appears to be an ornately decorated Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox is seen used. Based on the shape of the frame, it is likely that this pistol is actually a modern Uberti replica.

Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox - .22 Short

Uberti replica of Sharps Pepperbox - .22 Short

The pistol is loaded.

The pistol falls on the floor.

Colt M1911A1

A Colt M1911A1 is seen in the hands of Andrew Katchadourian (Ali Fazal) and Poirot (Kenneth Branagh).

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP

The pistol is seen on the ground.

The pistol is seen in the hands of Poirot (Kenneth Branagh).

Machine Guns

Maxim MG 08

A Maxim MG08 is seen at the German position.

Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A Maxim MG08 is seen at the German position.

Hand Grenades

Model 1914 Ball Grenade

Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse

Model 15 Stielhandgranate

Several Model 15 Stielhandgranates are used as a tripwire trap.

Model 15 Stielhandgranate

Several Model 15 Stielhandgranates are used as a tripwire trap.

Unknown Stick Grenade

Belgian soldiers are equipped with unknown stick grenades.