Crooked House - (2017)

Glenn Close, Max Irons, Christina HendricksGillian Anderson, Stefanie Martini and Terence Stamp star in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Crooked House set in the 1960s.

Gilles Paquet-Brenner (Sarah’s Key) directed the ensemble cast from a script written by Downton Abbey and Gosford Park writer Julian Fellowes, Tim Rose Price and Brenner. Joe Abrams at Brilliant Films, James Spring at Fred Films and Sally Wood produce.

Crooked House is one of the few of Christie’s books that hasn’t been adapted for the screen until now. The story follows private detective Charles Hayward who is invited to solve a gruesome crime where nobody is above suspicion, including Sophia, his client and former lover.

 

"Production designer Simon Bowles creates opulent, character-defining interiors" - Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter

"Positively breathtaking sets" - Peter Debruge, Variety

“The sumptuous production design is a feast for the eyes“ - Katie Walsh, LA Times

"The production design by Simon Bowles is a definite asset here." - David Noh, Film Journal

"Simon Bowles set designs feature wonderful perspectives and bold colors, creating the four contrasting environments within the mansion as one unified body; the real character of the tale." - Lucca Marra, Darkside Cinema

"Impressive set design, which capture the period extremely well while bringing an air of menace and uncertainty to every corner of the screen." - Tomas Trussow, Film Inquiry

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Stills from the film and selected set photographs...

Terence Stamp and Christina Hendricks in Brenda's Drawing Room set.

Terence Stamp and Christina Hendricks in Brenda's Drawing Room set.

Brenda's Drawing Room set photo.

Brenda's Drawing Room set photo.

Visual of Roger & Clemency's Drawing Room by Simon Bowles.

Visual of Roger & Clemency's Drawing Room by Simon Bowles.

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Max Irons and Terence Stamp in Inspector Tavener's Office at Scotland Yard.

Max Irons and Terence Stamp in Inspector Tavener's Office at Scotland Yard.

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Max Irons, Stefanie Martini and Glenn Close in the Grand Hall.

Max Irons, Stefanie Martini and Glenn Close in the Grand Hall.

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Aristide Leonides Office set.

Aristide Leonides Office set.

Josephine's Bedroom set.

Josephine's Bedroom set.

Josephine played by Honor Kneafsey in her Tree House set.

Josephine played by Honor Kneafsey in her Tree House set.

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Max Irons in Egyptian Hotel Lobby set.

Max Irons in Egyptian Hotel Lobby set.

Max Irons in Egyptian Hotel Lobby set.

Max Irons in Egyptian Hotel Lobby set.

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Christian McKay in Roger's London Office set.

Christian McKay in Roger's London Office set.

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Charles Private Investigators Office.

Charles Private Investigators Office.