Scam
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Synopsis
A female con-artist who sweet-talks wealthy men targeted by her violent boyfriend, then drugs them and makes off with their money, is being herself being watched by another man. He wants to use her talents in a much-bigger scam: ripping off a crime lord by getting at his programmer's computer files. But she starts to have doubts about what he's really after when she finds a huge stash of loot with the disks. He claims no knowledge of the money, she distrusts him, he's using her, things start getting dangerous and even murderous - and then her boyfriend shows up ! Who's scamming whom ?
Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
Jack Shanks
Lorraine Bracco
Maggie Rohrer
Miguel Ferrer
Barry Landers
Martin Donovan
Gordon Wexler
James McDaniel
Daniel Poole
Daniel von Bargen
Albert Magliocco
Erick Avari
Mr. Ayub
Skipp Sudduth
Bob Sarcominia
Carmen López
Waitress
Maxi Priest
Cab Driver
James Walker
Arthur Hopper
Edgar Allan Poe IV
Artie De Sola
Rob Fuller
Tommy
Clarence Thomas
Grand Prix Doorman
Xavier Coronel
Warwick Desk Clerk
Sandra Piero
Warwick Maid
Rohan Tulloch
Immigration Agent
Constantine Binda
Customs Inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Smith
- Original Score
- Stephen Graziano
- Original Title
- Scam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Craig Smith
Stephen Graziano
Ric Waite
Michael N. Knue
David Lancaster
Department Leadership Roster
John Flynn
Director
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Marek Dobrowolski
Production Design
Abigail Murray
Costume Design
Michael N. Knue
Editor
David Lancaster
Producer
Craig Smith
Screenplay
Stephen Graziano
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scam about?
A female con-artist who sweet-talks wealthy men targeted by her violent boyfriend, then drugs them and makes off with their money, is being herself being watched by another man. He wants to use her talents in a much-bigger scam: ripping off a crime lord by getting at his programmer's computer files. But she starts to have doubts about what he's really after when she finds a huge stash of loot with the disks. He claims no knowledge of the money, she distrusts him, he's using her, things start getting dangerous and even murderous - and then her boyfriend shows up ! Who's scamming whom ?
Who directed Scam?
Scam was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Scam?
The principal cast of Scam includes Christopher Walken, Lorraine Bracco, Miguel Ferrer, Martin Donovan, James McDaniel.
When was Scam released and how long is it?
Scam was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Scam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scam was composed by Stephen Graziano.
Is Scam based on a book or true story?
Scam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Craig Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scam?
Scam holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).