“Her Alibi” quotes
(1989)
Bruce Beresford
directed this movie
in 1989
Title Her Alibi
Year 1989
Director Bruce Beresford
Genre Comedy, Crime, Romance, Mystery
Year 1989
Director Bruce Beresford
Genre Comedy, Crime, Romance, Mystery
Plot – In New York mystery writer Phillip Blackwood, despite pressure from his publisher Sam Dusen, is unable to write a new novel. Present by chance at the trial of Nina Jonescu, an enigmatic and fascinating Romanian accused of murdering a compatriot, Phillip, convinced of her innocence, offers the woman an alibi that allows her to be released from prison despite the doubts and fears of Police Lieutenant Frank Polito. Moreover, Philip convinces Nina to move in with him and inspired by the circumstance and by the curious events of daily life he begins to write the imaginary adventures of his unscrupulous character, who is inspired by Nina. During an international circus gathering, which Nina's family is also attending while waiting for political asylum, the culprits of the Romanian murder are unmasked thus confirming the innocence of the woman. Phillip, happy to have found out the truth, completes his best novel.
All actors – Tom Selleck, Paulina Porizkova, William Daniels, James Farentino, Hurd Hatfield, Ronald Guttman, Victor Argo, Patrick Wayne, Tess Harper, Bill Smitrovich, Bobo Lewis, Jane Welch
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“As he lifted the 400-pound weights above his head, he was in agony... but he bore it in silence.”
“They let their towels drop to the floor. His eyes explored every inch of her glistening wet body. Her eyes explored every inch of his... muscled torso. He took her in his arms. Her breasts squashed against him like ripe pomegranates.”
“- Phil Blackwood: I love her... I'm terrified of her.
- Sam: Sounds like the normal relationship.”“- Phil Blackwood: You're reading one of my books... I thought you were strictly Proust and Dostoevsky?
- Nina Lonescu: Well, I could not go to sleep last night and I knew this would help.”“Swift reached the terrified child and, holding him tightly, swung him through the bay window of the embassy into his mother's outstretched... and eternally grateful arms.”
“- Phil Blackwood: I thought you said you drove in Romania!
- Nina Lonescu: This is how we drive in Romania!”“As the Japanese servants cleared away the remnants of Swift's gourmet meal, he and the girl exchanged sparkling repartee. His turn of phrase clearly had her entranced.”
“Despite the dozens of ravishing creatures begging to be part of his life, Swift had lived alone since his wife... was incinerated several years before, when the microwave went berserk during a thunderstorm.”
“- Sam: What did you say she did back in Romania?
- Phil Blackwood: Receptionist?”“- Nina Lonescu: What will you tell the doctor?
- Phil Blackwood: That I shot myself.
- Nina Lonescu: With a bow and arrow?
- Phil Blackwood: I didn't know it was loaded!”“They kissed. She nearly passed out from the rapture of the moment... but Swift, familiar with this reaction from past encounters, gathered her in his arms as her body went limp, and carried her into his bedroom.”
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