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THE GRIFTERS (1990 - R) "The Grifters" is a modern American noir classic that masterfully brings nihilistic author Jim Thompson's same-named novel to the silver screen with panache. "The Grifters" exploits the seedy and sardonic lifestyles of 3 cons who are slowly heading towards an inevitably disastrous decline. Abandoning all morality for the sake of a few bucks and a cheap thrill, Roy Dillon takes after griftin’ mama Lilly Dillon. Enter sexy Myra Langtry, a long con roper who equally enjoys taking Roy for a ride. From one con to the next the film centers on two women's attempts to survive at all odds while one bitter and distrusting man is desperately caught in the middle of two criminal con-women and a lifestyle he can’t quite walk away from. The cast includes: John Cusack, Annette Bening, Anjelica Huston, and Pat Hingle. Written by: Jim Thompson (novel) and Donald E. Westlake (screenplay). Directed by: Stephen Frears.
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Tagline: Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s Conning Who? The Review * DRAMA INDEX * MOVIE INDEX * SUPER-STARS * Main Index
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