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A Perfect Murder, 1998

Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Written by: Frederick Knott

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 107 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.4

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A Perfect Murder can be described as cynical, exciting, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around a private detective, the protagonist as suspect, and cons and scams. The main genres are drama, thriller, and crime. In terms of style, A Perfect Murder involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in New York. A Perfect Murder takes place in the 1990s. It is a remake and adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that A Perfect Murder involves sexual content, profanity, and violent content.

Summary of A Perfect Murder

Emily Bradford (Paltrow) is a society daughter married to the successful Steven Taylor (Douglas). Heiress to a huge family fortune, Emily is due to inherit a one hundred million dollar trust fund much to the delight of her conniving husband. An adulterous transgression by Emily with the even more devious David (Mortenson) gives Steven a chance to try and outwit them both for the big prize. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film "Dial M for Murder."

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	5 June 1998
Runtime:	107 min

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Michael Douglas

as Steven Taylor

Gwyneth Paltrow

as Emily Bradford Taylor

Viggo Mortensen

as David Shaw

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The New York Times

The story has enough nasty twists and tantalizing clues for its ingenious mechanics to remain engaging. Full Review

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by: Stephen Holden

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

By the head-scratching dénouement, the "perfect" in the title seems particularly misplaced. How about Dial M for Muddle. Full Review

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by: Liam Lacey

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thrilling performances

Most of the movie was good but the end could be better. The story is about a rich man who's married to rich woman that having an affair. He knows about it and he knows about the secret past of her lover. When his business are goes awry he decides to... Read and rate it

09.November.2008
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by: mor318
mor318 rated this movie0/10

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