Agatha

~On December 4th, 1926, Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery writer, disappeared. What may have happened during the next eleven days is far more suspenseful than anything she ever wrote.

Overview

England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.

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General Information

Release Date: 1979-02-09
Budget: $3500000
Revenue: $7500000
Runtime: 99 min

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