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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.
Two con men, a suave Englishman named Lawrence Jamieson and a crude American named Freddy Benson, compete to swindle a wealthy heiress on the French Riviera. Initially, Jamieson wants Benson out of his territory, but they strike a deal: whoever can extort $50,000 from the heiress first gets to stay. This leads to an escalating series of elaborate scams and counter-scams as each man tries to outwit the other in a battle of wits and deception.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, sharp performances, and slick direction. Audiences and critics alike enjoyed the comedic chemistry between Steve Martin and Michael Caine, and the film is often cited as a classic of the con artist genre.
A masterclass in comedic timing and performance from its lead actors.
Witty, stylish, and genuinely hilarious, with a satisfyingly clever plot.
The chemistry between Martin and Caine is the undeniable highlight.
Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its humor, the brilliant performances of Steve Martin and Michael Caine, and the clever, intricate plot. Many found it to be a highly rewatchable and entertaining comedy.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Guardians of the Galaxy").
Michael Caine based his character, Lawrence Jamieson, on the suave image of David Niven.
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"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 obviou...
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 advent...
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 ...
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