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The Perfect Assistant (2008): Cast

The Perfect Assistant (2008) movie poster

The Perfect Assistant is a 2008 mystery thriller directed by Douglas Jackson, starring Josie Davis as Rachel Partson, Chris Potter and Sophie Gendron. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Perfect Assistant (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Douglas Jackson
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perfect Assistant About?

The premise of The Perfect Assistant without spoilers.

Rachel Parsons excels as her boss’s flawless assistant, yet she is utterly infatuated with him. Behind her professional poise lies a secret longing to become his wife and start a family, a desire thwarted by the fact that he is already married with children. She navigates daily office duties while silently battling the impossible dream of winning his heart and building a life together.

The Perfect Assistant Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • kiss
  • widow
  • locked in a room
  • office
  • new york
  • business trip
  • boss
  • assistant
  • child
  • manipulative woman
  • colleague
+33 more
  • obsessive love
  • secretary
  • executive assistant
  • married man
  • gift
  • watch
  • home movie
  • infatuation
  • shot in the shoulder
  • daughter
  • gun
  • uninvited guest
  • dinner party
  • fired from a job
  • work
  • e mail
  • cappuccino
  • death of cousin
  • falling down stairs
  • pushing someone
  • murderess
  • murder
  • spiked drink
  • sabotage
  • unwanted kiss
  • death of wife
  • employer employee relationship
  • obsession
  • poison
  • blackmail
  • animal park
  • villainess
  • girl
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Cast & crew

The Perfect Assistant Cast & Characters

Josie Davis leads the cast as Rachel Partson, with Chris Potter as David Wescott and Sophie Gendron as Mary-Beth. Directed by Douglas Jackson; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Perfect Assistant

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From the director

More from Douglas Jackson

More films directed by Douglas Jackson: My Nanny’s Secret, Dead at 17, Maternal Obsession and My Daughter’s Secret.

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The Perfect Assistant Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Perfect Assistant.

The Perfect Assistant - Trailer
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The Perfect Assistant Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Perfect Secretary” and “Secretary 2”.

Also known as
  • Perfect Secretary
  • Secretary 2
  • Secretary 2 - The perfect Assistant
  • Amore senza pietà
  • Une Assistante presque parfaite
  • A tökéletes titkárnő
  • La ayudante perfecta
  • העוזרת המושלמת
  • Perfektní asistentka
  • 完美的助理
  • A Assistente Perfeita

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The Perfect Assistant FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Perfect Assistant?

The Perfect Assistant runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Perfect Assistant released?

The Perfect Assistant was released on January 2, 2008.

Who directed The Perfect Assistant?

The Perfect Assistant was directed by Douglas Jackson.

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Who is in the cast of The Perfect Assistant?

The Perfect Assistant stars Josie Davis as Rachel Partson, Chris Potter as David Wescott and Sophie Gendron as Mary-Beth, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Perfect Assistant have a post-credit scene?

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

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