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A Balasaur Score of 64 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, Metacritic 61/100. Every source lands within 8 points of the others. Scores higher than 70% of the 1,417 2000s action movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
160 audience votes
Key crew
- Gregory JacobsDirector
- Gregory JacobsScreenplay
- Steven SoderberghScreenplay
- Alex WurmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John C. ReillyRichard Gaddis
- Diego LunaRodrigo
- Maggie GyllenhaalValerie
- Peter MullanWilliam Hannigan
- Zitto KazannOchoa
- Jonathan TuckerMichael
- Laura CerónWaitress
- Soledad St. HilaireWaitress #2
- Ellen GeerGrandma
- Brandon KeenerWaiter/ Daniel
- Nick AnavioCafé Manager
- Deborah Van ValkenburghWoman in Elevator
Stills
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Themes
con mancon artist