The Grifters (1990)

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Synopsis of The Grifters

Director Stephen Frears' tense adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel The Grifters was one of a number of revival film noirs in the first half of the '90s. Updating the setting to contemporary Los Angeles, the film follows a trio of con artists who are intent on out-foxing each other. Roy Dillon (John Cusack) is a simple, two-bit con, whose life is thrown into turmoil when his estranged mother Lilly (Anjelica Huston) returns home in an attempt to evade the law. Lilly doesn't warm to Roy's girlfriend Myra Langtry (Annette Bening), who is too similar to herself. Soon, the two women are competing for Roy in a battle that is more of a power struggle than a pursuit of affection, and the battle quickly turns dangerous. Huston was nominated for an Academy Award for her work. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

110 mins

Complete Cast of The Grifters

Director(s):

Stephen Frears

Writer(s):

Donald E. Westlake

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Not For Children, Nudity, Adult Situations, Violence, Adult Language)

• 1990 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Picture
• 1990 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 1989 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 1989 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
• 1989 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress

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