“If all these people are not implicated in the crime, then why have...” – Hercule Poirot, Murder on the Orient Express ... Movie Quotes Database

Hercule Poirot

If all these people are not implicated in the crime, then why have they all told me, under interrogation, stupid and often unnecessary lies? Why? Why? Why? Why?

Dr. Constantine

Doubtless, Monsieur Poirot, because they did not expect you to be on the train. They had no time to concert their cover story.

Hercule Poirot

I was hoping someone other than myself would say that.

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