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Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express (2001): Cast & Plot

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Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express is a 2001 action thriller directed by Mark Roper, starring Richard Grieco as Jack Chase, Christoph Waltz and Yoana Bukovska-Davidova. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Mark Roper
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express About?

The premise of Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Terrorists hold a group of people hostage during a Millenium Eve party aboard the Orient Express. Only an action movie star and a gymnast can save them.

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • fantasy becomes reality
  • orient express
  • rich and famous
  • action movie star
  • hollywood actor
  • jaded man
  • action hero
  • terrorist group
  • terrorist leader
  • islamic terrorist
  • terrorist gang
  • train rigged to explode
+16 more
  • video message
  • foreign accent
  • taken hostage
  • blackmail
  • extortion
  • hostage situation
  • rigged to blow
  • movie star
  • villain
  • train ride
  • has been
  • new years eve
  • bomb
  • wealth
  • die hard scenario
  • train
Cast & crew

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express Cast & Characters

Richard Grieco leads the cast as Jack Chase, with Christoph Waltz as Ossama/Tarik and Yoana Bukovska-Davidova as Nadia. Directed by Mark Roper; 34 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express Plot Summary

What happens in Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An anonymous benefactor invites a glittering mix of celebrities and business magnates to a New Year’s celebration aboard the Orient Express, turning a glamorous, no-cost voyage into a high-stakes gathering where greed and ambition mingle with old loyalties. The passengers expect not only a decadent, free trip but also the chance to seal lucrative deals under the glow of luxury cars and velvet curtains. What begins as a showcase of wealth and influence soon darkens as the train glides from Paris into a perilous night, and the guests discover that the journey has far more danger than they bargained for.

Full summary

The whole story of Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the young American actor who senses something is wrong on the train?

Details

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Terror im Orient Express” and “Morte, inganno e destino sull'Orient Express”.

Also known as
  • Terror im Orient Express
  • Morte, inganno e destino sull'Orient Express
  • 终极列车
  • Terror az Orient Expresszen

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FAQ

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express?

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express released?

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express was released on September 18, 2001.

Who directed Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express?

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express was directed by Mark Roper.

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Who is in the cast of Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express?

Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express stars Richard Grieco as Jack Chase, Christoph Waltz as Ossama/Tarik and Yoana Bukovska-Davidova as Nadia, among 34 credited actors.

Does Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express have a post-credit scene?

No. Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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