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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Comedy • PG • 1988 • 1 hr 50 min
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7.2
IMDb
7.4

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.

Starring

Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers, Barbara Harris

Directed By

Frank Oz

Written By

Dale Launer, Paul Henning, Stanley Shapiro

Attributes

Light

Genre

ComedyCrime

Release Date

December 14, 1988

User Reviews

Ramones
Ramones
Hilarious comedy. True gem! Martin at his best. He really showcased his talents!
Bryan
Bryan
A flawless comedy. Fun combination of wit and ridiculousness, Martin and Caine shine as the viewer holds back tears from laughter. Must see
Amy Lundy
Amy Lundy
I finally watched this movie last week and wish I would’ve watched years ago! These two were hysterical together!
Bobby Lopez
Bobby Lopez
A hilarious film due to the great comedic duo of Martin and Caine.
Asher
Asher
Kings of comedy both. Even when the bits that aged poorly are considered, they hold this film high into classichood.
hassan ahmed
hassan ahmed
Amazing performances, great storyline, great setting, really good plot twist
Canon Luter
Canon Luter
Martin and Caine are delightfully dastardly in this comedy that keeps you hooked until the end.
Thomas Loggins
Thomas Loggins
Classic comedy with a great plot, and great chemistry between the two main characters.
gsmarker
gsmarker
Holds up so well: lots of laughs w/ all 3 primaries really pulling their weight. It's a pity Caine and Martin haven't done more together!
Andrew
Andrew
Michael Caine and Steve Martin duel in a snappy comedy on the French Riviera. Even if you foresee the ending it's a blast getting there.

Stats

Ratings
84 (3%)
408 (13%)
1,951 (60%)
789 (24%)
7.2 – Based on 3.2k ratings
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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (1988) | Official Trailer | MGM
Featurette
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) vs. The Hustle (2019) | Original vs. Remake
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Bailing Out Freddie
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The Wheelchair Con
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Conning the Rich Women
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Official Trailer
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) - Clip: Bathroom Break (HD)
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) - Clip: Not Mother (HD)

Cast & Crew

Frank Oz
Frank
Oz
Steve Martin
Steve
Martin
Michael Caine
Michael
Caine
Glenne Headly
Glenne
Headly
Anton Rodgers
Anton
Rodgers
Barbara Harris
Barbara
Harris
Ian McDiarmid
Ian
McDiarmid
Dana Ivey
Dana
Ivey
Meagen Fay
Meagen
Fay
Frances Conroy
Frances
Conroy
Nicole Calfan
Nicole
Calfan
Dale Launer
Dale
Launer
Paul Henning
Paul
Henning
Stanley Shapiro
Stanley
Shapiro

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