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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
🎬 Movie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988 · 110 min Comedy Crime
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Frank Oz

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Freddy Benson

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Lawrence Jamieson

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Janet Colgate

Anton Rodgers

Anton Rodgers

Inspector Andre

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Fanny Eubanks

Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

Arthur

Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

Mrs. Reed

Meagen Fay

Meagen Fay

Lady from Oklahoma

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Lady from Palm Beach

Nicole Calfan

Nicole Calfan

Lady in Dining Car

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