The film is the latest in a recent wave of star-studded murder mysteries, boasting a cast that includes huge names like Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody and Sam Rockwell alongside a host of British actors.<\/p>\n
It will no doubt be a particularly appealing prospect for fans of Agatha Christie \u2013 and indeed some viewers might be wondering if it is based on one of the great crime novelist\u2019s works. Read on for everything you need to know.<\/p>
Is See How They Run based on an Agatha Christie book?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe short answer is no<\/strong> \u2013 the film is an original whodunnit from a script written by Mark Chappell, and is not specifically based on any existing Christie work.<\/p>\nThat said, Christie\u2019s play The Mousetrap does play a major part in the story, with the film taking place against the backdrop of the show\u2019s 100th performance in 1953.<\/p>\n
And speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com<\/a>, director Tom George revealed that the Christie estate had been informed about the film \u2013 although they did not have any involvement beyond that.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Christie estate were aware of the film and read the script,\u201d he explained. \u201cThey weren\u2019t directly involved, because it wasn\u2019t an adaptation of The Mousetrap itself, or of any of her works.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we had to be careful about not infringing on their copyright in terms of what we showed of The Mousetrap,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd of course, in particular, we were very careful about not spoiling the carefully kept reveal that they have in their story.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut they read the script, and I think they understood that it was coming from a place of affection for the genre and for Christie\u2019s works in particular. And I hope they enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The cast of See How They Run.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nEven if it isn\u2019t based on any of her works, though, Christie fans will spot all sorts of references to the prolific novelist \u2013 including the film\u2019s closing scene, in which Sam Rockwell\u2019s Inspector Stoppard turns to the camera and asks the audience not to give away the reveal, a direct reference to a long-standing tradition at the end of performances of The Mousetrap.<\/p>\n
The script also pokes fun at several of the tropes inherent in Christie\u2019s work and murder mystery fiction more generally, although in an affectionate manner rather than a sneering one.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a difficult balance to strike in as much as there are certainly moments where we\u2019re poking fun at the familiar ways that these plots tend to unfold in a murder mystery,\u201d George said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut at the same time, we are conscious of never looking down our noses at the genre, because people love murder mysteries \u2013 and for good reason! They\u2019re brilliant stories to lose yourself in.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, it was important to us to strike that balance between showing an awareness for the tropes of the genre, and the way the stories tend to pan out, but not seeming to criticise it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSee How They Run is released in UK cinemas on Friday 9th September. Check out more of our\u00a0<\/strong>Film<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times podcast<\/strong><\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n
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That said, Christie\u2019s play The Mousetrap does play a major part in the story, with the film taking place against the backdrop of the show\u2019s 100th performance in 1953.<\/p>\n
And speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com<\/a>, director Tom George revealed that the Christie estate had been informed about the film \u2013 although they did not have any involvement beyond that.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Christie estate were aware of the film and read the script,\u201d he explained. \u201cThey weren\u2019t directly involved, because it wasn\u2019t an adaptation of The Mousetrap itself, or of any of her works.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd we had to be careful about not infringing on their copyright in terms of what we showed of The Mousetrap,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd of course, in particular, we were very careful about not spoiling the carefully kept reveal that they have in their story.<\/p>\n \u201cBut they read the script, and I think they understood that it was coming from a place of affection for the genre and for Christie\u2019s works in particular. And I hope they enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n Even if it isn\u2019t based on any of her works, though, Christie fans will spot all sorts of references to the prolific novelist \u2013 including the film\u2019s closing scene, in which Sam Rockwell\u2019s Inspector Stoppard turns to the camera and asks the audience not to give away the reveal, a direct reference to a long-standing tradition at the end of performances of The Mousetrap.<\/p>\n The script also pokes fun at several of the tropes inherent in Christie\u2019s work and murder mystery fiction more generally, although in an affectionate manner rather than a sneering one.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a difficult balance to strike in as much as there are certainly moments where we\u2019re poking fun at the familiar ways that these plots tend to unfold in a murder mystery,\u201d George said.<\/p>\n \u201cBut at the same time, we are conscious of never looking down our noses at the genre, because people love murder mysteries \u2013 and for good reason! They\u2019re brilliant stories to lose yourself in.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, it was important to us to strike that balance between showing an awareness for the tropes of the genre, and the way the stories tend to pan out, but not seeming to criticise it.\u201d<\/p>\n See How They Run is released in UK cinemas on Friday 9th September. Check out more of our\u00a0<\/strong>Film<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times podcast<\/strong><\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Patrick Cremona Published: Friday, 09 September 2022 at 12:00 am This week sees the release of See How They Run \u2013 the feature directorial debut of Tom George, who previously helmed every episode of the hit BBC sitcom This Country. 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