The Grifters

The Grifters

Synopsis

When small-time cheat Roy Dillon winds up in the hospital following an unsuccessful scam, it sets up a confrontation between his estranged mother Lilly and sexy girlfriend Myra. Both Lilly and Myra are ruthless con-artists playing the game in a league far above Roy…and always looking for their next victim. The question soon becomes who's conning who as Roy finds himself caught in a complicated web of passion and mistrust.

The Grifters

Awards

1991 Academy Awards

Nominated

  • Best Actress - Leading Role
  • Best Director
  • Best Screenplay - Adaptation
  • Best Actress - Supporting Role

Awards

1991 Golden Globes

Nominated

  • Best Actress - Drama

Featured Clips

The Grifters - I Am In School

The Grifters - I Am In School

The Grifters - Eating Alone

The Grifters - Eating Alone

The Grifters - Official Trailer (HD)

The Grifters - Official Trailer (HD)

The Grifters - A Gut Feeling

The Grifters - A Gut Feeling

The Grifters - The Oranges

The Grifters - The Oranges

The Grifters - Partners

The Grifters - Partners

The Grifters - Train Tricks

The Grifters - Train Tricks

The Grifters - A Dime For Every Quarter

The Grifters - A Dime For Every Quarter

Now Playing: The Grifters - I Am In School
Starring: John Cusack, Eddie Jones

Somewhat begrudgingly, Mintz gives Roy his first official lesson in grifting. In this scene: Roy Dillon (John Cusack), Mintz (Eddie Jones)