"Hustle" (2004) TV series 2004-????

User Rating:

9.0/10   

Creator:

Tony Jordan

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

14 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

Meet the pros of con.

Plot:

A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.

Plot Keywords:

Greed | Con Artist | Con | Con Trick | Confidence Trick

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Marc Warren	...	Danny Blue (24 episodes, 2004-2007)
Robert Glenister	...	Ash Morgan (24 episodes, 2004-2007)
Jaime Murray	...	Stacie Monroe (24 episodes, 2004-2007)
Robert Vaughn	...	Albert Stroller (24 episodes, 2004-2007)
Rob Jarvis	...	Eddie (22 episodes, 2004-2007)
Adrian Lester	...	Mickey Stone (18 episodes, 2004-2006)

Also Known As:

Hu$tle (USA) (promotional title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | UK:15 | UK:12

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

American Movie Classics (AMC)

Trivia:

Clive Owen turned down the role of Mickey Bricks.

Quotes:

Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Albert, What the hell were you doing in a church today?
Albert Stroller: Gil Stewart died this afternoon, i was there at the end
Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Oh god, I'm so sorry Albert, you two were like brothers
Albert Stroller: We worked Vegas together, that man was made for bright lights. Poor bastard, died of a stroke in a Dental Surgery
Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Well someone should sue them
Albert Stroller: I, he was pretending to be the Dentist

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Take a Look at the Lawman: The Making of 'Life on Mars' (2006) (V)

A Breath of Fresh Air For Television Viewers

After only two episodes on AMC, this spunky show has already added itself to my must-see TV list. This innovative BBC show, created by Tony Jordan follows the charmingly malevolent capers of five con artists in swanky modern London. The rogues gallery includes Mickey "Bricks" Stone (Adrian Lester), a charming debonair "inside man" who has never missed on a con, with a perfect record of 49 successful jobs, before being jailed on an unrelated charge. Now he's back on the streets and ready to get to work again, calling together the rest of the team. The other team members include Albert Stroller (Robert Vaughn) a charismatic older con man who serves as a mentor to the young group, Ash Morgan (Robert Glenister) the quirky, yet charming technogeek who is to Hustle as "Q" is to James Bond, Stacie Munroe (Jaime Murray) the alluring female component that is necessary for every caper, and newbie Danny Blue (Marc Warren) a sarcastically charming down and out master of the short con who learns of Mickey Stone and his infamous team through a mutual friend. The acting is terrific, and each team member works to make the ensemble a cohesive and chemistry rich whole. Not to mention a jazzy, eclectic atmosphere which exudes a neo-1920s-esque level of cool. With hip jazz infused music, elegant and suave art direction and scripts that crackle with wit, HUSTLE proves to be an enrapturing and entertaining instant hit!