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Poirot Actor's Dark 1996 Crime Caper Rediscovered
7 Apr
Summary
- David Suchet starred in the 1996 BBC film Cruel Train.
- The film features a revenge plot set on the Brighton Express.
- Cruel Train received award nominations and mixed viewer reviews.
David Suchet, best known for his iconic portrayal of Hercule Poirot, also starred in the 1996 BBC television film Cruel Train. In this darker role, Suchet played Ruben Roberts, a man who discovers his wife's traumatic childhood abuse.
Driven by a quest for revenge, Ruben and his wife plot to murder her abuser, Arthur Grandridge, aboard the Brighton Express train. The crime is witnessed, leading to a complex scheme involving seduction and deception to ensure silence.
Based on Emile Zola's 1890 novel "La Bête humaine," the 100-minute drama is now available to stream on Apple TV+. While some viewers found the story compelling, others noted significant flaws.
Despite varied audience reception, Cruel Train achieved technical recognition. It was nominated for Best Original Music at the 1997 BAFTAs and won Best Lighting at the Royal Television Society Awards.
