Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.
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.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) is a comedy and crime film directed by Frank Oz, released on December 14, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly and Anton Rodgers. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,082 ratings.
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Steve Martin
as Freddy Benson
Michael Caine
as Lawrence Jamieson
Glenne Headly
as Janet Colgate
Anton Rodgers
as Inspector Andre
Barbara Harris
as Fanny Eubanks
Ian McDiarmid
as Arthur
Dana Ivey
as Mrs. Reed
Meagen Fay
as Lady from Oklahoma
Frances Conroy
as Lady from Palm Beach
Nicole Calfan
as Lady in Dining Car
Aïna Walle
as Miss Krista Knudsen
Cheryl Pay
as Lady with Pearls
Directed by Frank Oz, written by Dale Launer, Paul Henning and Stanley Shapiro, produced by Bernard Williams.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,082 ratings.
Do you ever have a single thought that originates from above the waist? Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is directed by Frank Oz and written by Dan Launer, Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning. It stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly and Anton Rogers. Music is by Miles Goodman and cinematography by Michael Ballhaus. Two con-men from different ends of the spectrum, prey on women's good nature to fund their…
Reviewed on September 26, 2014
Sometimes I’m just looking for a laugh. That’s when a movie like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the perfect fit. Through a series of hilarious cons and misadventures, Michael Cain and Steve Martin keep me laughing throughout their entire adventure. This is one of my go-to movies if I’m looking for some hearty laughs while not having to think too deeply.
Reviewed on June 7, 2023
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is terrific fun all round and the luscious locations look absolutely gorgeous - the sun kissed French Riviera has never looked more inviting. The humour is genuinely funny and Michael Caine in particular is obviously enjoying himself tremendously in the guise of Doctor Emil Schaffhausen - he takes great pleasure in torturing a wheelchair-bound Steve Martin, especially during one scene…
Reviewed on August 23, 2024
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The main cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) includes Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Barbara Harris. The film was directed by Frank Oz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released on December 14, 1988 and runs for 1h 50m.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,082 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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