Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.
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Rowena Cooper | ... | Jez's Teacher |
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Scott Charles | ... | Samuel |
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Antonia Corrigan | ... | Antonia |
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Myles Anderson | ... | Jez - Age 8 |
| Jane Lapotaire | ... | Dylan's Headmistress | |
| Harry Ditson | ... | IRS Man | |
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Jacob Macoby | ... | Dylan - Age 8 |
| Dan Futterman | ... | Dylan | |
| Tom Chadbon | ... | Mr. Greenaway | |
| Kate Beckinsale | ... | Georgie | |
| Stuart Townsend | ... | Jez | |
| Phyllis Logan | ... | Mrs. Ross | |
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Vicki Bensted | ... | Bank Clerk |
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Peter McNamara | ... | Geoff |
| Ralph Ineson | ... | Mr. Ray | |
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Dylan and Jez are con artists, Dylan is a charming American who's run from some characters in the states and Jez is an English techno nerd. During one of their scams selling a voice recognition computer they hire Georgie as a secretary for the job. The romantic triangle between Dylan, Jez and Georgie appears, but she is also not a secretary, but a student, and her marriage with rich Roger is upcoming. Written by Anonymous
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Fat cats are too easy. Go for the big fish. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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1 May 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$56,240, 3 May 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$302,204, 31 May 1998Company Credits
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Jez: "In not more than eight words, explain why you buy Zappy Nappies."
Dylan: "I buy Zappy Nappies for my kids..." Shit, I've run out of words.
Jez: We could try that: "I buy Zappy Nappies for my kids' shit." I've got it: "Weighs less that a bun. Holds more than a ton."
Dylan: That's completely disgusting.
Jez: But it's honest.
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To research their roles as conmen, both Stuart Townsend and Dan Futterman spent time flogging perfume from a suitcase in London's busiest shopping area, Oxford Street. See more »Goofs
Where Jez has shown Georgie the money cases, you can clearly see the mic as Georgie heads up the stairs and says goodbye. See more »Quotes
[filling in "complete the following phrase" coupons for prize draws]Jez: "In not more than eight words, explain why you buy Zappy Nappies."
Dylan: "I buy Zappy Nappies for my kids..." Shit, I've run out of words.
Jez: We could try that: "I buy Zappy Nappies for my kids' shit." I've got it: "Weighs less that a bun. Holds more than a ton."
Dylan: That's completely disgusting.
Jez: But it's honest.
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Disclaimer in closing credits: "No animals, especially fish, were hurt during the making of this movie". See more »Alternate Versions
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This movie is simply great. While it perhaps lacks a larger social message, other than the simple "do good with what you have", it is a smart, funny movie which definitely has its moments, both cinematic and dramatic. The rags to riches story of two orphan con men: one, a genius Brit, the other, the American spin doctor. Together they engage in "shooting fish", or fleecing rich people of their extra cash, in order to buy themselves the lavish house they've each coveted because of their simple upbringing. The story is fun and engaging, the characters seem very very real, and the different cons they pull off together are extremely funny. I won't give away any of the story, except to say that the has a nice, unexpected twist. An excellent date movie, or even to take in with a couple of close friends. You may not laugh out loud the whole time like you did at "There's Something About Mary" or other slapstick comedies, but you'll definitely be smiling the whole time, and by the time the credits role you'll simply be in a much better mood than you were when you started.