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The Grifters (1990)

โ€œSeduction. Betrayal. Murder. Whoโ€™s conning who?โ€

6.5/10 ยท 502 votes 1h 50m r DramaCrime

#37 of 70 films from 1990 #2771 of 3803 in drama

Directed by Stephen Frears ยท Written by Jim Thompson, Donald E. Westlake

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Overview

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.

Cast

Anjelica Hustonas Lilly Dillon
John Cusackas Roy Dillon
Annette Beningas Myra Langtry
Jan Munroeas Guy in bar
Robert Weemsas Racetrack Announcer
Stephen Tobolowskyas Jeweler
Jimmy Noonanas Bartender
Richard Holdenas Cop
Henry Jonesas Sims
Michael Laskinas Irv
Eddie Jonesas Mintz
Sandy Baronas Doctor
Lou Hancockas Nurse
Gailard Sartainas Joe

Facts

Release dateAugust 8, 1990
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Box office$13,446,769
IMDbtt0099703

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Questions

How long is The Grifters?
The Grifters runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is The Grifters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 502 votes, which places it #37 of 70 films released in 1990 in this index (top 49%) and #2771 among 3803 drama titles.
Who directed The Grifters?
The Grifters was directed by Stephen Frears. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Philomena (2013), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), High Fidelity (2000).
Who stars in The Grifters?
Anjelica Huston as Lilly Dillon; John Cusack as Roy Dillon; Annette Bening as Myra Langtry; Jan Munroe as Guy in bar; Robert Weems as Racetrack Announcer; Stephen Tobolowsky as Jeweler.
What is The Grifters rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Grifters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9026.

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