Death on the Nile (Original screenplay for the 1978 film) by Guillerman, John (director); Anthony Shaffer (screenwriter); Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow (starring) - 1978

London: Mersham Productions Ltd, 1978. Third Draft script for the 1978 film. Noted as Copy No. 77 in holograph ink on the front wrapper.Based on the 1937 Agatha Christie novel, featuring Hercule Poirot, following on EMI and Paramount's success with 1974's "Murder on the Orient Express." The first of six appearances by Peter Ustinov as Poirot. Winner of an Academy Award. As all history repeats itself, a remake of "Death on the Nile," directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, is in the works, following the commericial success of his 2017 remake of "Murder on the Orient Express."Set in Egypt, shot on location in Egypt and Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire, England, UK. Teal untitled wrapper with die-cut title window Title page present, noted as Third Draft, with credits for novel writer Agatha Christie and screenwriter Anthony Shaffer. 141 leaves, with last leaf of text numbered 134. Mechanically reproduced, with pink revision pages throughout. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two silver brads.