The Grifters 1990
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SplatA small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lilly Dillon
as Roy Dillon
as Myra Langtry
as Guy in bar
as Racetrack Announcer
as Jeweler
as Bartender
as Cop
as Sims
as Irv
Director:
Writer:
Jim Thompson, Donald E. Westlake
Stars:
Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening, Jan Munroe, Robert Weems, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jimmy Noonan, Richard Holden, Henry Jones, Michael Laskin,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Grifters
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JT
Cast
as Lilly Dillon
as Roy Dillon
as Myra Langtry
as Guy in bar
as Racetrack Announcer
as Jeweler
as Bartender
as Cop
as Sims
as Irv
as Mintz
as Doctor
as Nurse
as Joe
as Nurse Carol Flynn
as Maid
as Bobo Justus
as Sailor - Young Paul
as Sailor - Freshman
as Sailor - Spooney
as Sailor - Stinky
as Drunk
as Drunk's Friend
as Waitress
as Gloucester Hebbing
as Cole
as Receptionist 1
as Receptionist 2
as FBI man
as Arizona Motel Clerk
as Lt. Pierson
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Young Lilly (uncredited)
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
as Opening voice-over (uncredited)
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