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Overview

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Director:
Frank Oz
Writers (WGA):
Dale Launer (written by) and
Stanley Shapiro (written by) ...
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Release Date:
14 December 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime more
Tagline:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win more
User Comments:
In A Word: Hilarious! more (94 total)

Cast

  (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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Additional Details

Runtime:
110 min | Turkey:104 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Filming Locations:
Alpes-Maritimes, France more

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Trivia:
According to Sir Michael Caine's autobiography, the girl dancing next to him in the disco scene is Caine's real-life daughter, Natasha. She's the tall girl with straight black hair. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the telephone conversation between Andre and Jamieson, the level of liquor in Andre's glass and bottle rises and falls inconsistently. more
Quotes:
Lawrence Jamieson: Freddy, as a younger man, I was a sculptor, a painter, and a musician. There was just one problem: I wasn't very good. As a matter of fact, I was dreadful. I finally came to the frustrating conclusion that I had taste and style, but not talent. I knew my limitations. We all have our limitations, Freddy. Fortunately, I discovered that taste and style were commodities that people desired. Freddy, what I am saying is: know your limitations. You are a moron. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Pick Yourself Up more

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In A Word: Hilarious!, 27 January 2007
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

I really don't watch this movie often enough. The few times I've seen it over the years provide superior entertainment, but it's a film I seem to forget about. That shouldn't be the case: it's a terrific movie.

I've never met anyone who did NOT like this movie. It seems to appeal to a lot of people, young and old. The three leads - Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenn Headley - were all in top form, on top of their "game," so to speak.

Martin's facial expressions and physical humor are terrific and Caine played his part magnificently, too. I enjoy Caine much more in here than Martin (and in most films) but Steve seems to have the funniest moments in this movie. At any rate, both are superb as antagonists "Lawrence Jamison" (Caine) and "Freddie Benson" (Martin). The two men have the talent to pull off slapstick as well as subtle comedy. Headley, as "Janet Colgate," meanwhile, is a joy to watch and to listen to, with that sweet voice of hers. I can't say more about her without giving away too much but she is not only the objection of attention in the movie, but the key character. These three combine for almost a laugh-a-minute.

This also is a good example of how to make a modern-day comedy without all the sleaze and profanity. There is some in here, but not much. Why most comedies do not follow this lead is a sad question. It's still an adult movie about con men, not a film teens and below would enjoy. Frank Oz, who directed other pretty clean-and-funny movies, directed this one.

Highly recommended.

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