

The Grifters
1990-08-08 · 110 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Directors
- Stephen Frears
- Production companies
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 13,446,769
Top Cast
Anjelica HustonLilly Dillon
John CusackRoy Dillon
Annette BeningMyra Langtry
Jan MunroeGuy in bar
Stephen TobolowskyJeweler
Jimmy NoonanBartender
Richard HoldenCop
Henry JonesSims
Michael LaskinIrv
Eddie JonesMintz
Sandy BaronDoctor
Lou HancockNurse
Gailard SartainJoe
Ivette SolerMaid
Pat HingleBobo Justus
Paul AdelsteinSailor - Young Paul
Jeremy PivenSailor - Freshman
Gregory SporlederSailor - SpooneyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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