Evil Under the Sun (1982 film)

"Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us... and wider."

"Thank you for those three hours of sheer, and unadulterated hell! This may come as a nasty surprise to you but shock absorbers have been standardized equipment on motorized vehicles for thirty years!"

"Yes, I have been swimming! Theres nothing like the shock of cold water and rhythmic movement to stimulate the little grey cells."

"Dear Monsieur Poirot, a word in your ear. The whole world knows that you are a man of enormous discretion and gallantry, a man not only privy to the secrets of kings and prime ministers, but also a man who would never willingly stand by and see a lady in trouble without rushing to her aid. I appeal to you now, as just such a frail woman, in need of help. In fact I throw myself on your mercy. Couldnt we make this a private investigation? You know how peculiar people can be about a spot of murder."

"If I cant see you faces shining in every knife, fork and spoon, Ill have your guts for garters! Understood?"

"Have you ever met a Tyranian doctor, Monsieur Poirot? The limit of their skill is determining the fitness of an ox to pull a cart."

"Dont believe all that about her being too weedy. Women fight like tigers when losing their husbands. Not that Ive had much experience at that sort of thing myself."

"While vacationing in the Greek Isles, famous detective Hercule Poirot spotted a beautiful woman on the beach. Realizing that she was dead, he did not ask her out to dinner."

"Madame, there is nothing like a good nights rest to clear the little grey cells. Kindly ask all our friends to foregather in the lounge after they have finished their petit dejeuner, when all will be revealed."

"Mesdames, Mademoiselle, Messieurs — the reason I asked you to meet me here this morning — please, Monsieur — is that I, Hercule Poirot, have discovered the identity of the murderer of Madame Marshall. This need surprise no one. Are you all comfortable? Even the murderer?"

"You see, it is folly to try and trick Hercule Poirot... even in a dead language."

"I myself timed the journey. But then I was not running like a young gazelle, for obvious reasons."