A Perfect Murder

"A powerful husband. An unfaithful wife. A jealous lover. All of them have a motive. Each of them has a plan."

Jun 5 1998 R 1h 47m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.

Plot

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory. Brilliant in her own right, she works at the U.N. and is involved with a struggling artist who fulfills her emotional needs. When her husband discovers her indiscretion, he sets out to commit the perfect murder and inherit her considerable trust fund in the bargain.

Written by

Frederick Knott, Patrick Smith Kelly

Directed by

Andrew Davis

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Kopelson Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
94,875
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
50
Popularity
NA