Black Coffee (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, Black Coffee is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. Based on the 1930 play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot, it stars Austin Trevor as Poirot with Richard Cooper playing his companion Captain Hastings. A famous but hated scientist, Sir Amory, is killed during a house party, and some of his valuable papers are missing. Poirot rapidly determines the cause of death and the motive, then narrows down the suspects to the most likely culprit.
Who’s in it. Black Coffee stars Austin Trevor as Hercule Poirot, Adrianne Allen as Lucia Amory, Richard Cooper as Capt. Hastings and Elizabeth Allan as Barbara Amory, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Coffee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Coffee tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Coffee (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Coffee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Black Coffee?
- Black Coffee stars Austin Trevor, Adrianne Allen, Richard Cooper, Elizabeth Allan and C. V. France.
- When was Black Coffee released?
- Black Coffee was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.