Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
"Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners."
Originally released in 1988. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a comedy/crime film. directed by Frank Oz.
Starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glenne Headly
Synopsis
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (966 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$42M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Martin
as Freddy Benson
Michael Caine
as Lawrence Jamieson
Glenne Headly
as Janet Colgate
Anton Rodgers
as Inspector Andre
Barbara Harris
as Fanny Eubanks
Ian McDiarmid
as Arthur
Dana Ivey
as Mrs. Reed
Meagen Fay
as Lady from Oklahoma
Frances Conroy
as Lady from Palm Beach
Nicole Calfan
as Lady in Dining Car
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $42,000,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels about?
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When ...
Who directed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was directed by Frank Oz.
How long is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Dirty Rotten Scoundrels released?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released on December 14, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
The main cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels includes Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers, Barbara Harris.
Is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels worth watching?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 966 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.