Exception to the Rule
1997 · Movie · 98 min. · Canada
Tim and Angela Bayer's marriage has had its share of rough spots, but things seem alright for the time being. Tim has a good job working in Angela's father's diamond business, and the couple are expecting their first child. Their world comes crashing down around them, however, when Tim meets and spends a passionate night in the arms of a beautiful and alluring stranger, Carla Rainer. The following morning, as guilt-ridden Tim tells Carla that their one-night affair will never be repeated, he assumes the incident is behind him. Soon after the fateful night, Tim's life begins to spiral out of control. First, he receives a videotape in the mail showing him making love to Carla. Next, Tim's father-in-law invites Angela and him to a business dinner with a prospective client. This turns out to be Carla posing as another woman. Shaken, Tim agrees to meet privately with Carla, who threatens to destroy...
Direction David Winning
Cast Sean Young · Kim Cattrall · Eric McCormack · William Devane · Diego Wallraff · Stephen Mendel · Bob Lujan
Soundtrack Richard Bronskill
Screenplay Shell Danielson · Shuki Levy
Cinematography John Houtman
Original title Exception to the Rule
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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