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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) 7.2
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Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 107 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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Director Frank Oz and cast member Ian McDiarmid had previously both been in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, though their characters had no scenes together. They subsequently worked together in all three Star Wars prequels, during which McDiarmid was digitally inserted into Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, in which Oz already appeared. See more »Goofs
Steve Martin's character leaves on a train that is supposedly destined for Portofino. There is no way of getting to Portofino by train. Car, bus, and boat only. 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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What a film! "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" has a really clever plot, in which Lawrence, a high-class playboy (Michael Caine), and Freddy, a petty con man (Steve Martin), make their living by seducing and cheating rich ladies. However, the little French town is too small for both, so they decide to set up a bet in which the loser has to clear the area. Pretty and naive Janet (Glenn Headly) is the object of their contest, and each one of them engages in ever-more ingenious tricks to try to rip her off and win the bet, yet with unpredictable results.
The movie is hilarious, and despite its 15 years' of age, it is as fresh as it has been when it was first produced. Steve Martin of course is the funniest character of all, with his fantastic "Ruprecht" performance being unforgettable. Go ahead and enjoy this film. It is worth it! 9/10.