Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Year
1988
Running time
110 min.
Country
United States
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Synopsis
Freddy Benson, a con(fidence) man, lives off women by waking their compassion with shocking stories about his fake fate. One day in beautiful Beaumont sur Mer, he meets Lawrence Jamieson, who shares the same passion, works the rich ladies with the same scheme, but in quite a different league. With the knowledge of his profession, Freddy forces Lawrence to teach him high-society behaviour, so that he himself can earn a major living. When time comes to say goodbye, Freddy decides to stay a little longer. As there is no way two con men can work a town that small at the same time, Lawrence and Freddy agree on a settlement: The first one to extract $50.000 from a young female target wins, the other leaves town. The sum is no match for Lawrence, the age of the lady no match for Freddy. Let the games begin!
Awards
1998: Golden Globes: Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical (Michael Caine)
1989: Chicago Film Critics Association: Most Promising Actress (Glenne Headly)
1988: Golden Globes Awards: nominated to Best Leading Actor - Comedy or Musical.
1988: Chicago Film Critics Association: Most Promising Actress.
Critics' reviews
- "A wonderfully crafted, absolutely charming remake"
- "Sometimes its leisurely pace veers dangerously close to slackness. But it's as close as Hollywood comedy comes to chamber music."
- "A character comedy requires some notion of respect and integrity. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has none"
- "This disappointing comedy, which seems to move at a snail's pace, is almost saved by the gorgeous scenery and settings"
- "Steve Martin does his schtik to perfection and Michael Caine unveils some adroit comic timing in this charming but mediocre comedy."
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