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Matchstick Men
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Matchstick Men

2003-09-12 · 116 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Crime · Thriller

A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

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Directors
Ridley Scott
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers, Scott Free Productions, Rickshaw Productions, LivePlanet
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 62,000,000
Revenue
USD 65,565,672

Top Cast

Nicolas CageNicolas CageRoy Waller
Sam RockwellSam RockwellFrank Mercer
Alison LohmanAlison LohmanAngela
Bruce AltmanBruce AltmanDr. Klein
Bruce McGillBruce McGillChuck Frechette
Jenny O'HaraJenny O'HaraMrs. Schaffer
Steve EastinSteve EastinMr. Schaffer
Beth GrantBeth GrantLaundry Lady
Sheila KelleySheila KelleyKathy
Fran KranzFran KranzSlacker Boyfriend
Tim KelleherTim KelleherBishop
Nigel GibbsNigel GibbsHolt
Bill SaitoBill SaitoPharmacist #1
Tim MaculanTim MaculanPharmacist #2
Stoney WestmorelandMan in Line
Lynn Ann LeveridgeBank Clerk
Giannina FacioGiannina FacioBank Teller
Sonya EddySonya EddyParking Garage Cashier
Michael ClossinLong Winded Parking Booth Driver
Kim CassidyStripper

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