The Grifters
A classy, suspenseful and erotic thriller acclaimed as one of the best films of the year about a mother, son (only fourteen years her junior) and son's girlfriend who con (or 'grift') for a living. Martin Scorsese's debut as a producer stars John Cusack, Anjelica Huston and Annette Bening. Based on the novel by Jim Thompson.
Year: 1990
Genre: Thrillers & Suspense, Film Festivals 1991, Based on..., Black Humour, Contemporary Noir
Country: USA
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening
Duration: 106 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence and offensive language.
7/10
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