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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 35,473 users
Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 109 user | 41 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com Lawrence and Freddie are con-men; big-time and small time respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this town (on the French Mediterranean coast) aint big... See full summary » Director:Frank Oz |
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Lawrence and Freddie are con-men; big-time and small time respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this town (on the French Mediterranean coast) aint big enough for the two of them. They agree to a "loser leaves" bet. The bet brings out the best/worse in the two. Interesting twist at the end. Written by Rob Hartill
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Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 December 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dos pícaros sinvergüenzas See more »Box Office
Gross:
$42,039,085 (USA)Company Credits
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Performed by Marie Myriam
Courtesy of WEA Music France and Laureen Music
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When Janet and Freddy are kissing in the guest room near the end of the film, a boom mic is reflected in the mirror behind them as they move towards the bed. See more »Crazy Credits
While the names of Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning appear in the credits as two of this film's three writers, they are actually there just to credit their script for Bedtime Story, of which this is a remake. See more »Soundtracks
"Celui Qui S'en Va"Performed by Marie Myriam
Courtesy of WEA Music France and Laureen Music
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"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is no longer a new film, but it's not showing its age, which I guess is a sign of a classic. I've seen it recently, and was not expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised!
With performances by can't-fail actors Steve Martin and Michael Caine, the film is zany, with a little toilet humor but mostly doesn't insult one's intelligence, and is far better than "All of Me" and just short of "A Fish Called Wanda", and "Roxanne", which unlike this film includes some romance.
Who should see this film:
-- Zany comedy film lovers: a must-see. If you're new to
Steve Martin, try Bowfinger first.
-- Safe as a kids / family film
I'll give "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" a surprisingly resilient 9 out of 10.