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Exception to the Rule
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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Exception to the Rule is a Canadian Direct to Video Thriller movie directed by David Winning and released in 1997. It was produced/distributed by Artisan Entertainment (later acquired by Lionsgate) and Shavick Entertainment.Tim Bayer (Eric McCormack) is a diamond trader unhappily married to Angela (Sean Young), who also happens to be the daughter of his boss Larry Kellerman (William Devane). Despite seeking advice from his co-worker Ron and psychiatrist Dr. Beeson, Tim still feels his marital relationship is getting worse.When Tim meets the beautiful Carla Rainer (Kim Cattrall) it quickly leads to a passionate one night stand. Unfortunately for Tim, his "chance encounter" was not an accident. Carla turns out to be a scheming criminal intent on stealing a collection of diamonds from Larry's firm. And she will stop at nothing - including blackmail and murder - to achieve her goal.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); })Screenshots and a spoiler-heavy trailer can be viewed on the film's IMDB page. | |
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Dropped link to Blackmail: Not a Feature - ITEM | |
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And I'm the Queen of Sheba | |
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And I'm the Queen of Sheba: A literal example, used by Burt in response to Carla when she claims Tim is a willing participant in her scheme. | |
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Hidden Wire | |
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A microcassette example late in the film: Tim secretly records a conversation between himself and Carla using a Hidden Wire to provide evidence to the police. | |
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Big Bad | |
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Big Bad: Carla Rainer is out to get a collection of diamonds from Diamond trader Tim Bayer's firm and is using him to do so. | |
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Boom, Headshot! | |
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Boom, Headshot!: Carla's preferred method of execution. | |
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Caught on Tape | |
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Caught on Tape: Carla uses video footage of Tim's affair to coerce him. Since this is a 1990s movie, an actual VHS tape is used.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_3'); }) | |
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Awful Wedded Life | |
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Awful Wedded Life: Tim and Angela's relationship is anything but happy. | |
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