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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.3K
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The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story (2004)
DramaMysteryThriller

As the police search for a missing pregnant woman, new evidence emerges that throws suspicion on her seemingly devoted husband.As the police search for a missing pregnant woman, new evidence emerges that throws suspicion on her seemingly devoted husband.As the police search for a missing pregnant woman, new evidence emerges that throws suspicion on her seemingly devoted husband.

  • Director
    • Roger Young
  • Writer
    • Dave Erickson
  • Stars
    • Dean Cain
    • Sarah Joy Brown
    • G.W. Bailey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roger Young
    • Writer
      • Dave Erickson
    • Stars
      • Dean Cain
      • Sarah Joy Brown
      • G.W. Bailey
    • 24User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Scott Peterson
    Sarah Joy Brown
    Sarah Joy Brown
    • Kate Vignatti
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Det. Gates
    Cindy Hogan
    Cindy Hogan
    • Kim Peterson
    Palmer Davis
    Palmer Davis
    • Angela Panati
    Heidi Marnhout
    Heidi Marnhout
    • Donna Taylor
    Louise Gallagher
    • Jackie Peterson
    Joe Howard
    Joe Howard
    • Lee Peterson
    Tina Molina
    Tina Molina
    • Amy Rocha
    Dan Cashman
    Dan Cashman
    • Mr. Whitman
    Jackson Jarvis
    • Sammy Vignatti
    Erin McKinley
    • Babysitter
    David E. Willis
    David E. Willis
    • Modesto News Anchor
    Marnie Crossen
    • Elderly Woman
    Roark Critchlow
    Roark Critchlow
    • Todd Dewey
    Annie Hinton
    Annie Hinton
    • Dog Handler
    Paul D. Roberts
    Paul D. Roberts
    • First Reporter
    Suzanne Whang
    Suzanne Whang
    • Second Reporter
    • Director
      • Roger Young
    • Writer
      • Dave Erickson
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    rollingbecks

    Soap Opera Glut

    This should not have been made at this time. Mr. Petersen should have been afforded a fair trial before he was tried in the media. As I watched the USA network production, I couldn't help but wonder "Why" I didn't recognize but 2 actors. Dean Cain and G.W. Bailey did a great job. Dean Cain's portrayal was very good. I guess G.W. Bailey did a decent portrayal, I really can't comment, because I not familiar with the investigating officer. But the question remains who were the other actors? Out of work Soap stars, that's who! And that my friends explains why this entire production is n nothing more than a "Soap Opera". Shame on you, USA network.
    rydelpinklady

    MOVIE-FLOP

    Disappointment IN MOVIE-MAKING. The over-all movie lacked substance and what did go on was the trash we've already read in the tabloids. I don't know who wrote the film, but I feel like I could have done better myself being I've been following this case/trial since it started.

    Just because I'm anal about these types of things, I noticed the fact that the leaves on the trees outside of the courthouse were orange which indicates it was fall when in the movie, it was supposed to be Winter. Also, being from the Bay Area, it was funny because all those news channels do not exist in the Bay Area. (I told you I'm anal about those types of things.)

    It would be nice to see a movie made once the trial is completed and a verdict is reached (even though I'm almost 100% sure who's to blame). I'd like to see a film made with all the facts and details. This made for TV movie, had the worst ending I've ever seen. I kept waiting for something more to happen, but no, it concludes with Scott in jail.
    8JUDYCHRIS

    good movie but no end

    Overall, I liked the movie. Especially, I liked the acting of Dean Cain. He did a great job. Also, the filming is great. But I am still not sure if the husband is guilty or not. I didn't like about this movie that it comes with an open end and you are made to think how the story ends. Some of my friends say there is evidence that the husband is guilt of killing his wife. I think, the true murderer was his friend Tom. I had the feeling he knows something he hadn't told us. He believed so sternly in his friend Scott until the end. Too bad, that Scott never got the chance to confess to his girlfriend who the true murderer was...

    Summary: If you want to see good acting watch the movie. f you prefer to have happy endings this one is not the right movie for you.
    6psywizard880

    The Perfect Husband The Laci Peterson Story

    This movie was released before the trial was over. I could not believe they were going to do that. I was glued to the TV from the beginning of this mess started on Christmas Eve 2002. I thought the movie was good, and Dean Cain kinda looked like Peterson. A little creepy! But we all now know, you can't kill your wife and unborn child here in the USA. Scott got what he deserved, the death sentence. I would rather seen him in prison, with no chance of parole, but in the general population. I watch this movie a lot. Good acting and i give this movie a B+.This trial went on and on as we know, but I think the whole world fell in love with Laci. She was just a beautiful girl in looks and spirit. All she wanted to do is have a normal life and have children with a man she could love and trust. But there were so many affairs with him, shortly after they were married. I only wish she would have left the marriage and Laci would still be here. I think of the family often.
    charmedgirl81

    Can't Hollywood leave anything alone?

    For crying out loud, this has got to be the most ridiculous, insensitive thing I have ever seen! (Well I haven't seen the movie but just the fact that there is one made)...can't Hollywood leave anything alone anymore? Why is it that every real-life tragedy has to be turned into some MADE FOR T.V. MOVIE? I guess producers can't come up with anything else more original and as if they don't have enough money already they need to bring in old soap actors (Sarah Brown as Laci Peterson???)into this just so their careers don't fade away completely!

    Seriously Hollywood, stop feeding off of the families' pain and come up with your OWN stories instead of trying to re-enact real life tragedies and leave well enough alone!

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    • Trivia
      Dean Cain said in interviews that since Peterson had not yet gone to trial when the movie was being filmed, he tried to play him as if he were innocent.
    • Goofs
      The court house depicted shortly after Scott is taking in for questioning is the Regional East County Court House in El Cajon, CA which is more then 438 miles away from Modesto.
    • Connections
      Featured in Murder Has Two Faces: Motherhood Interrupted (2025)

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Perfect Husband
    • Filming locations
      • Modesto, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • Stu Segall Productions
      • The Sokolow Company
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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