A Perfect Murder

1998
R
1h 47m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

94K

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Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Viggo Mortensen in A Perfect Murder (1998)

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Wealthy Wall Street speculator Steven Taylor finds that his wife Emily Bradford has a lover, struggling artist David Shaw. Steven investigates Shaw and manipulates him into murdering Emily. ... Read allWealthy Wall Street speculator Steven Taylor finds that his wife Emily Bradford has a lover, struggling artist David Shaw. Steven investigates Shaw and manipulates him into murdering Emily. It seems like a perfect crime.Wealthy Wall Street speculator Steven Taylor finds that his wife Emily Bradford has a lover, struggling artist David Shaw. Steven investigates Shaw and manipulates him into murdering Emily. It seems like a perfect crime.

Director
- Andrew Davis
Writers
- Frederick Knott
- Patrick Smith Kelly
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

94K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Andrew Davis
Writers
- Frederick Knott
- Patrick Smith Kelly
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations

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A Perfect Murder

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Storyline

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Trivia
Much of the artwork featured in this film is Mortensen's own.

Goofs
When detective Karaman shows Emily the pictures and the sketches of he murdered man, you can see the man stabbed on the left side of the neck on the picture (as really happened), but on the right side of the neck on both sketches.

Quotes
Steven: [Steven stabs David Shaw, while using his left hand to cover his mouth] You should thank me. Artists are always appreciated more after they're dead!

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Godzilla/Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas/Bulworth/The Horse Whisperer (1998)

Soundtracks
Velvet Night
Written by Chris 'Hambone' Cameron and Richard Davis
Performed by Jeff Morrow

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Review

Featured review

7/10

Not perfect, but pretty good

I enjoyed most of this film up until the messy resolution. The plot doesn't play out in a supremely satisfying way, which hampers the overall impact. The performances are all fine and there's some good suspense throughout. Gwenyth Paltrow's character makes some odd choices and seems generally clueless throughout, but also makes some remarks that appear as if she knows things. It's rather confusing. A Perfect Murder kept me invested all the way through with its sleek and stylish story, I just wish the ending had been a little more thought out.