Stars on red carpet for Murder On The Orient Express premiere Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz are among the star-studded ensemble cast on the red carpet for the world premiere of 'Murder on the Orient Express' in London. Kenneth Branagh, who as well as directing the film also stars as the detective, Hercule Poirot, in the film adaptation of the renowned 1934 novel by Agatha Christie.