An Imperfect Murder
“Truth comes at a price.”
Synopsis
Successful actress Vera Lockman thrashes during a nightmare in which she struggles with, shoots and kills her drug-dealer ex-boyfriend. Jolted awake, she reveals in her journal that the killing actually occurred the day before and that Sal, dead, lies in a trunk in her living room.
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Trailer "The Private Life of a Modern Woman" by James Toback | Int. Filmfest Oldenburg 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Toback
- Screenplay & Story
- James Toback
- Original Title
- An Imperfect Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Michael Mailer Films, BondIt Media Capital, Private Life Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Toback
James Toback
Larry McConkey
Aaron Yanes
Valda Witt, Jennifer Gelfer, Michael Mailer, Martin Tuchman, Alan Helene
Department Leadership Roster
Valda Witt
Producer
Jennifer Gelfer
Producer
Michael Mailer
Producer
Larry McConkey
Director of Photography
Martin Tuchman
Producer
Melissa Vargas
Costume Design
Alan Helene
Producer
James Toback
Director
Aaron Yanes
Editor
James Toback
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Imperfect Murder
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What is An Imperfect Murder about?
Successful actress Vera Lockman thrashes during a nightmare in which she struggles with, shoots and kills her drug-dealer ex-boyfriend. Jolted awake, she reveals in her journal that the killing actually occurred the day before and that Sal, dead, lies in a trunk in her living room.
Who directed An Imperfect Murder?
An Imperfect Murder was directed by James Toback.
Who stars in An Imperfect Murder?
The principal cast of An Imperfect Murder includes Sienna Miller, Alec Baldwin, Charles Grodin, Colleen Camp, John Buffalo Mailer.
When was An Imperfect Murder released and how long is it?
An Imperfect Murder was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Imperfect Murder?
An Imperfect Murder holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).