The Grifters (1990)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 1990, The Grifters sits in the crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Stephen Frears. The cast includes Stephen Tobolowsky, John Cusack and Gailard Sartain. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Stephen Tobolowskyas Jeweler
- John Cusackas Roy Dillon
- Gailard Sartainas Joe
- Eddie Jonesas Mintz
- Annette Beningas Myra Langtry
- Anjelica Hustonas Lilly Dillon
- Jan Munroeas Guy in bar
- Robert Weemsas Racetrack Announcer
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Questions about The Grifters
- What genre is The Grifters?
- The Grifters is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in The Grifters?
- Stephen Tobolowsky, John Cusack, Gailard Sartain, Eddie Jones, Annette Bening appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Grifters?
- Stephen Frears directed The Grifters.
- How long is The Grifters?
- The Grifters runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is The Grifters worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Grifters?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
