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1990 Certificate 18
  • Rated:
  • 70
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Based on the novel by Jim Thompson, THE GRIFTERS tells the story of three desperate con artists based in the seedy underworld of Los Angeles. Described as an erotic thriller. Read more

Starring Annette Bening, John Cusack, Anjelica Huston
Director Stephen Frears
Genres Drama, Thriller

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The Grifters

Based on the novel by Jim Thompson, THE GRIFTERS tells the story of three desperate con artists based in the seedy underworld of Los Angeles. Described as an erotic thriller.

Starring Annette Bening, John Cusack, Anjelica Huston
Director Stephen Frears
Studio OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 59 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 50 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Drama, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Released DVD: 26 Feb 2007
Blu-ray: 20 Jul 2009
Production year: 1990
Format DVD
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  • The title refers to con artists like Roy Dillon (Cusack), who makes a living palming dollar bills in bars, or Myra... read more on Time Out

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  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    great movie!!!

    rent this film if you like your movies to be smart, cool and perfectly shot. It has so many great scenes but my favourite has to be how to make bruises with a bunch of oranges. Watch this movie now!

      • MrHostick from Hull
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    the grifters

    OK but not that great.

      • robinkings from Sheffield
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