A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.

Directed by Stephen Frears

Box office $13M worldwide

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Stephen FrearsDirector

Anjelica Hustonas Lilly Dillon

John Cusackas Roy Dillon

Annette Beningas Myra Langtry

Jan Munroeas Guy in bar RRobert Weemsas Racetrack Announcer

Stephen Tobolowskyas Jeweler

Jimmy Noonanas Bartender

Sandy Baronas Doctor LLou Hancockas Nurse

Gailard Sartainas Joe

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1990 · 1h 50m · Crime · Drama

TMDB 6.5/10 (485 votes)

A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.

Directed by Stephen Frears

Box office $13M worldwide

IMDb ↗