Tom Selleck is mystery writer Phil Blackwood and William Daniels of TV's St. Elsewhere fame is his long time best friend and editor Sam. Blackwood hasn't had a bestseller in some time and has been living on his reputation to long. He needs something to break his writers block, and he may just have found it in beautiful Romanian Nina (lovely Paula Porizkova). He meets the accused murderer in court, watching trials for inspiration, and decides to become her alibi.

James Farentino has a nice turn as the cop who knows Blackwood is lying and decides to keep an eye on things so Blackwood doesn't get killed! Once Blackwood takes her to the estate his Peter Swift mystery novels have paid for he uses every situation to propel the new story he's writing and it's a hoot! As Blackwood turns every situation into fodder for his fictional Peter Swift you'll find youself laughing hard at Selleck's voice over as he writes.

Some very tough looking Europeans are after her and he becomes more paranoid and begins to suspect the child like innocence of Nina, who he is falling for, may be an act. There are some hilarious moments as he begins to wonder if she's out to kill him and William Daniels as his buddy Sam gives fine comic support.
But cop Farentino knows these guys are in over their heads.

This is gently moving and charming, with some very fine performances. A pony tailed Patrick Wayne and Tess Harper as Blackwood's very worried family add some nice moments to this entertaining film. I won't give it away, but there is one scene that takes place after a huge dinner that will have you laughing as hard as you ever have at the movies. It is absolutely hilarious!

You'll like this movie a lot, especially if you like Tom Selleck, and who doesn't? It's a lot of fun to watch and since you can pick it up so inexpensively here on Amazon there's no need to wait. Pick up this one today!

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