The Grifters(1990)
“Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?”
Overview
A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.
Director
Stephen Frears
Studio
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Anjelica Huston
as Lilly Dillon
John Cusack
as Roy Dillon
Annette Bening
as Myra Langtry
Jan Munroe
as Guy in bar
Robert Weems
as Racetrack Announcer
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Jeweler
Jimmy Noonan
as Bartender
Richard Holden
as Cop
Henry Jones
as Sims
Michael Laskin
as Irv
Eddie Jones
as Mintz
Sandy Baron
as Doctor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Cineplex-Odeon Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grifters?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Grifters (1990).
What is The Grifters about?▼
A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.
Who directed The Grifters?▼
The Grifters was directed by Stephen Frears and released in 1990. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Grifters?▼
The Grifters has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Grifters?▼
The cast of The Grifters includes Anjelica Huston as Lilly Dillon, John Cusack as Roy Dillon, Annette Bening as Myra Langtry, Jan Munroe as Guy in bar, Robert Weems as Racetrack Announcer and more.
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