| Perfect Alibi | |
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| Directed by | Kevin Meyer |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | William Hart |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Doyle Smith |
| Edited by | David H. Lloyd |
| Music by | Amotz Plessner |
| Distributed by | Rysher Entertainment |
Release date | 1995 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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