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14 December 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.Plot:
Lawrence and Freddie are con-men; big-time and small time respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win moreNewsDesk:
(20 articles)
Cinematical Seven: Favorite Con Men (and Ladies) (From Cinematical. 14 May 2009, 8:33 PM, PDT)
Movies That Deserve a Second Life: Comedy Edition
(From JustPressPlay. 5 April 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
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Hilarious and Clever! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Steve Martin | ... | Freddy Benson | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Lawrence Jamieson | |
| Glenne Headly | ... | Janet Colgate | |
| Anton Rodgers | ... | Inspector Andre | |
| Barbara Harris | ... | Fanny Eubanks | |
| Ian McDiarmid | ... | Arthur | |
| Dana Ivey | ... | Mrs. Reed | |
| Meagen Fay | ... | Lady from Oklahoma | |
| Frances Conroy | ... | Lady from Palm Beach | |
| Nicole Calfan | ... | Lady in Dining Car | |
| Aïna Walle | ... | Miss Krista Knudsen | |
| Cheryl Pay | ... | Lady with Pearls | |
| Nathalie Auffret | ... | Marion | |
| Lolly Susi | ... | Lady in Rolls Royce | |
| Rupert Holliday-Evans | ... | English Sailor #1 (as Rupert Holliday Evans) |
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110 min | Turkey:104 min (TV version)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Australia:PG | New Zealand:PG | Canada:PG | Finland:S | Norway:5 (1989) | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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An entire day was spent shooting the trailer, which does not appear in the film. The trailer shows Freddy and Lawrence walking along the boardwalk, politely moving out of the way of other people, etc, with a voice saying something like "There are numerous distinguished gentlemen in the world... refined, cultured gentlemen... nice men... but nice men finish last". As these last few lines are spoken, Freddy pushes an old lady into the water, and Lawrence shoves a kid's face into his cotton candy. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the telephone conversation between Andre and Jamieson, the level of liquor in Andre's glass and bottle rises and falls inconsistently. moreQuotes:
[Sitting at the dinner table]Freddy Benson: Excuse me. May I go to the bathroom first?
Lawrence Jamieson: Of course you may.
Freddy Benson: [after a pause, and with relief] Thank you.
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What a film! "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" has a really clever plot, in which Lawrence, a high-class playboy (Michael Caine), and Freddy, a petty con man (Steve Martin), make their living by seducing and cheating rich ladies. However, the little French town is too small for both, so they decide to set up a bet in which the loser has to clear the area. Pretty and naive Janet (Glenn Headly) is the object of their contest, and each one of them engages in ever-more ingenious tricks to try to rip her off and win the bet, yet with unpredictable results.
The movie is hilarious, and despite its 15 years' of age, it is as fresh as it has been when it was first produced. Steve Martin of course is the funniest character of all, with his fantastic "Ruprecht" performance being unforgettable. Go ahead and enjoy this film. It is worth it! 9/10.