# The Grifters (1990)

> A mother, her con-artist son, and a dangerous rival collide in a stylish Los Angeles maze where every hustle carries a brutal price.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10896

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening, Jan Munroe, Robert Weems, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jimmy Noonan, Richard Holden
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099703/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: hardboiled, cynical, tense, late night noir viewing, crime movie marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of deception and maternal instinct unfolds in the world of con artists.

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