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1988 · 110 min · PG

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Directed by Frank Oz · Comedy, Crime

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) is a Comedy film, directed by Frank Oz set in French Riviera during the 1980s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

A con artist, with a comedic tone.

Composer
Miles Goodman
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
Steve MartinMichael CaineGlenne HeadlyAnton RodgersBarbara HarrisIan McDiarmidDana IveyMeagen Fay

The world of this film

Setting

Where
French Riviera
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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