''Perfect Alibi'' is a 1995 American
crime film
Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combi ...
directed by Kevin Meyer and starring
Teri Garr
Teri Ann Garr (born December 11, 1944) is an American former actress, dancer, and comedian. She frequently appeared in comedic roles throughout her career, which spans four decades and includes over 140 credits in film and television. Her accola ...
and
Hector Elizondo
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. It is based on the 1990 novel ''
Where's Mommy Now?'' by
Rochelle Majer Krich.
Plot
An adulterous husband and a homicidal French nanny seek to murder his rich wife for her money. The wife's best friend and a police detective attempt to bring the culprits to justice.
During the film's conclusion, the nanny attempts to poison her opponent's hot cocoa. However, the woman apparently switches the drinks, which gradually leads to the truth being revealed.
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1995 films
1995 crime films
Films based on American novels
Adultery in films
Uxoricide in fiction
1990s English-language films
American crime films
1990s American films
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