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Perfect Alibi (1995): Cast

Perfect Alibi (1995) movie poster

Perfect Alibi is a 1995 drama thriller directed by Kevin Meyer, starring Kathleen Quinlan as Melanie Bauers, Alex McArthur and Lydie Denier. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Perfect Alibi (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Kevin Meyer
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Perfect Alibi About?

The premise of Perfect Alibi without spoilers.

Melanie, a wealthy mother of two, is married to Keith Bauers. She hires Janine, a shy French au pair, to help at home. Initially everything appears flawless, but Melanie’s sister Paula discovers that Janine and Keith are having an affair. Shortly after, Paula dies in an accident, complicating the family’s secret.

Perfect Alibi Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Perfect Alibi Cast & Characters

Kathleen Quinlan leads the cast as Melanie Bauers, with Alex McArthur as Keith Bauers and Lydie Denier as Janine. Directed by Kevin Meyer; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kevin Meyer

More films directed by Kevin Meyer: Invasion of Privacy and Divided We Fall.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Perfect Alibi

21 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford Explorer and the 1986 Ford Taurus.

All 21 cars
  • 1991 Ford Explorer in Perfect Alibi 1991 Ford Explorer Main role
  • 1986 Ford Taurus in Perfect Alibi 1986 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1967 Ford B-Series in Perfect Alibi 1967 Ford B-Series Minor role
  • 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Perfect Alibi 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Perfect Alibi Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Das perfekte Alibi” and “夺命谎言”.

Also known as
  • Das perfekte Alibi
  • 夺命谎言
  • Alibi perfetto

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FAQ

Perfect Alibi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Perfect Alibi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Perfect Alibi?

Perfect Alibi runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Perfect Alibi released?

Perfect Alibi was released on September 4, 1995.

Who directed Perfect Alibi?

Perfect Alibi was directed by Kevin Meyer.

More films by Kevin Meyer

Who is in the cast of Perfect Alibi?

Perfect Alibi stars Kathleen Quinlan as Melanie Bauers, Alex McArthur as Keith Bauers and Lydie Denier as Janine, among 21 credited actors.

Does Perfect Alibi have a post-credit scene?

No. Perfect Alibi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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