Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a 1988 comedy movie directed by Frank Oz, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenne Headly.
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.
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What is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels about?
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.
When was Dirty Rotten Scoundrels released?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released on 14 December 1988.
How long is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs 1h 50m.
Who made Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was directed by Frank Oz.
Where can I watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Cast
- Steve Martin as Freddy Benson
- Michael Caine as Lawrence Jamieson
- Glenne Headly as Janet Colgate
- Anton Rodgers as Inspector Andre
- Barbara Harris as Fanny Eubanks
- Ian McDiarmid as Arthur
- Dana Ivey as Mrs. Reed
- Meagen Fay as Lady from Oklahoma
- Frances Conroy as Lady from Palm Beach
- Nicole Calfan as Lady in Dining Car
- Aïna Walle as Miss Krista Knudsen
- Cheryl Pay as Lady with Pearls
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