Corporate ambition turns deadly as rivals vie for power after a chairman’s suspicious demise.
THE PERFECT CRIME
The death of a multinational company’s chairman induces the three candidates for the chairmanship to plot against one another for control of the business.
Because sometimes the deadliest weapon in business is a boardroom grudge.
When the boardroom becomes a battleground, you know you're in for more than just hostile takeovers. With Gloria Guida and Joseph Cotten circling the corporate carcass, Giuseppe Rosati delivers a murderously clever slice of late-70s intrigue.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Perfect Crime is a 1978 Italian crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Giuseppe Rosati about three candidates plotting against each other for control of a multinational company after its chairman dies.
Why Cult
The film zeroes in on three ambitious executives scheming against each other for control in the wake of a chairman's death.
Featuring genre favorites like Gloria Guida, Joseph Cotten, and Adolfo Celi, the cast brings a distinct international flavor to the intrigue.
Director Giuseppe Rosati mixes crime, mystery, and thriller elements for a uniquely Italian take on corporate sabotage.
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What is The Perfect Crime about? +
The Perfect Crime centers on three candidates for a multinational company chairmanship who plot against one another after the chairman's death.
When was The Perfect Crime released? +
The Perfect Crime was released in 1978.
Who directed The Perfect Crime? +
The Perfect Crime was directed by Giuseppe Rosati.
How long is The Perfect Crime? +
The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is The Perfect Crime? +
The Perfect Crime is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.
