The Grifters 1990
“Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?”
What is The Grifters?
The Grifters is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 8, 1990
- Studios
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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Overview
The Grifters is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Cineplex-Odeon Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A small-time conman is caught between his scheming mother and dangerous girlfriend.”
- Atmospheric noir style
- Tense family and romantic betrayals
- Sharp, literary screenplay
- Dark, adult themes may deter some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy stylish neo-noir dramas about deceitful relationships.
The film features mature themes of betrayal, manipulation, and violence, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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When was The Grifters released?
The Grifters was released in the United States on December 5, 1990.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a crime drama presented in a neo-noir style.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Donald Westlake, adapting Jim Thompson’s 1963 novel.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the central conflict?
The story follows a small‑time conman torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both high‑stakes grifters.
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