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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story (2004): Cast & Plot

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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story is a 2004 drama directed by Roger Young, starring Dean Cain as Scott Peterson, Louise Gallagher and Tracy Middendorf. It runs 2 hours.

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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story (2004) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Roger Young
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story About?

The premise of The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dean Cain portrays Scott Peterson, the California man accused of murdering his 8 month pregnant wife, Laci. Based on a true story.

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Cast & Characters

Dean Cain leads the cast as Scott Peterson, with Louise Gallagher as Jackie Peterson and Tracy Middendorf as Amber Frey. Directed by Roger Young; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roger Young

More films directed by Roger Young, best-rated first: Lassiter, The Thin Blue Lie, One Special Night and A Knight in Camelot.

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Plot

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Plot Summary

What happens in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film unfolds through the lens of Scott Peterson, Dean Cain and the close circle around Laci Peterson, a group of friends and family who start by standing by him but slowly struggle to believe the worst about him. The story centers on a pregnant Laci Peterson, a mother-to-be, whose disappearance on Christmas Eve, 2002 sets off a tense search that draws in Scott and the wider family. Despite their early faith in him, there are no clear clues and the case grows colder as months pass, leaving everyone wondering what really happened.

Full summary

The whole story of The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Around which holiday did Laci Peterson disappear, setting off the search at the heart of the film?
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Cars in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story

31 cars on screen, including the 2003 Dodge Ram and the Ford Crown Victoria.

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  • 2003 Dodge Ram in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story 2003 Dodge Ram Important role
  • Ford Crown Victoria in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2001 Ford F-150 in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story 2001 Ford F-150 Important role
  • GM C/K-Series in The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story GM C/K-Series Important role
Details

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Un marido bajo sospecha” and “A tökéletes férj”.

Also known as
  • Un marido bajo sospecha
  • A tökéletes férj
  • Съвършеният съпруг
  • L'affaire Laci Peterson
  • Dokonalý manžel: Skutočný príbeh Laci Petersonovej

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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story?

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story released?

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story was released in 2004.

Who directed The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story?

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story was directed by Roger Young.

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Who is in the cast of The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story?

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story stars Dean Cain as Scott Peterson, Louise Gallagher as Jackie Peterson and Tracy Middendorf as Amber Frey, among 34 credited actors.

Does The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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