The Grifters
“Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?”
Synopsis
A 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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Type: Clip • Published 2015-12-15
Top Cast
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Anjelica Huston
Lilly Dillon
John Cusack
Roy Dillon
Annette Bening
Myra Langtry
Jan Munroe
Guy in bar
Robert Weems
Racetrack Announcer
Stephen Tobolowsky
Jeweler
Jimmy Noonan
Bartender
Richard Holden
Cop
Henry Jones
Sims
Michael Laskin
Irv
Eddie Jones
Mintz
Sandy Baron
Doctor
Lou Hancock
Nurse
Gailard Sartain
Joe
Noelle Harling
Nurse Carol Flynn
Ivette Soler
Maid
Pat Hingle
Bobo Justus
Paul Adelstein
Sailor - Young Paul
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald E. Westlake
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Grifters
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.4M
- Production Studios
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Donald E. Westlake, Jim Thompson
Elmer Bernstein
Oliver Stapleton
Mick Audsley
Robert A. Harris, Barbara De Fina, Martin Scorsese, Jim Painten
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Stephen Frears
Director
Donald E. Westlake
Screenplay
Mick Audsley
Editor
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Robert A. Harris
Producer
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Jim Painten
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grifters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grifters about?
A 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.
Who directed The Grifters?
The Grifters was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Grifters?
The principal cast of The Grifters includes Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening, Jan Munroe, Robert Weems.
When was The Grifters released and how long is it?
The Grifters was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Grifters make at the box office?
The Grifters grossed $13.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Grifters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grifters was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Grifters based on a book or true story?
The Grifters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grifters?
The Grifters holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).