The grifters / Miramax Films ; Cineplex Odeon Films ; screenplay, Donald E. Westlake ; producers, Martin Scorsese, Robert A. Harris, Jim Painten ; director, Stephen Frears.
Based on the novel by Jim Thompson. Dual-layer format: layer transition may trigger a slight pause. Bonus material: feature commentary track with drector Stephen Frears, screenwriter Donaled E. Westlake and actors John Cusack and Anjelica Huston; the making of The Grifters ; the Jim Thompson story; The Grifters scrapbook; and French language track. Video version restricted to private home use or face-to-face teaching activities in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction at Union College. Other restrictions may also apply. Any other use without a license is in violation of copyright law. John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, Annette Bening.
Summary:
Three con artists walk on the razor's edge of life. Lilly has decided it's time to get out, and wants her son out, too. But Roy has fallen for sleek Myra, who wants him for her partner.
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