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The Perfect Murder
Police Inspector Ghote lives a middle-class life in Bombay along with his wife, Pratima. He has been employed with the Bombay Police for many years. He is assigned to investigate the deadly assault on a Parsi man named Perfect, who is the Secretary of Lala Heera Lal, a wealthy man with underworld links. Inspector Ghote commences his investigation and is displeased when his superiors ask him to work with a Swedish Forensic Expert by the name of Axel Svennson.
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Plot Summary
A struggling musician, desperate for money, plots to murder his wealthy wife. He devises a plan to make it look like a robbery gone wrong, but his scheme begins to unravel when a detective starts investigating the crime. As the musician tries to cover his tracks, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
The Perfect Murder received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the acting uninspired. While some appreciated the attempt at a thriller, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the storyline to be derivative and lacking originality.
The performances were often described as wooden and unconvincing.
The film failed to generate suspense or maintain audience engagement.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a low level of satisfaction, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's execution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" but the script was significantly altered due to rights issues.
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