The Grifters

Reva 2022-01-13 08:01:48

On the surface, Roy (played by John Cusack) and Myra (played by Annette Bening) are a loving couple, but in fact, their true identities are professional liars. Roy and Myra have never missed their hands after having been in the world for many years. Roy's mother Lily (Anjelica Huston) is also a deceitful "professional player". Seeing her son step by step onto her own path, her mood is very complicated.
Myra hopes to join Roy in a big deal, but Roy refuses. An angry Myra looks at Lily and exposes Lily in front of the black boss Bobo (Pat Hingle). Deception. In desperation, Lily had to embark on the escape route with the huge sum of money she had cheated. Myra is dead, and instinctively tells Roy that this must be his mother. He finds Lily who is hiding in Tibet, hoping that she can correct her evil and surrender.

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  • Misael 2022-01-13 08:01:48

    Five stars are given because it is very worth watching. This is a very special noir film. Although it is a liar, the film does not have any tricks to complete a trick on the screen, and even the drama is minimized. It is a film noir. The essays depicting three swindlers who are swindlers but not good at scams are very similar to those of American literature in the early 20th century. And several actors also showed extraordinary demeanor under the director's almost line-drawn tone.

  • Annette 2022-03-25 09:01:16

    Cusack children's shoes were pink and tender back then

The Grifters quotes

  • Mintz: Grifters, huh? You're one alright. Grifter's got an irresistible urge to be the guy that's wise.

  • Mintz: Forget the long con - if the fool tips, you're caught - you'll do time. Never do time. And don't go dressin' like that, showin' off! Any blind man can spot you.