Con Artists
Con Artists

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Con Artists

1978
Movie
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English

Hong Kong movie

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A pair of con artists, down on their luck, decide to pull off one last big score by targeting a wealthy socialite. They believe they have found the perfect mark, but their elaborate scheme soon spirals out of control, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and unexpected complications.

Critical Reception

Con Artists is a low-budget comedy that received a limited release and minimal critical attention. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre, with reviews often citing its predictable plot and uneven comedic timing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers some mild amusement through its characters' bumbling attempts at deception.

  • The plot is thin and relies heavily on familiar con-man tropes.

  • Fails to deliver consistent laughs, often falling flat.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Con Artists' is largely unavailable due to its limited release and the era it was produced in, making it difficult to find specific commentary on what viewers liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not feature any notable or widely recognized con artists from history; it's a fictional story about two small-time grifters.

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