Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (film)
- Steve Martin: Freddy Benson
- Michael Caine: Lawrence Jamieson
- Glenne Headly: Janet Colgate
- Anton Rodgers: Inspector Andre
- Barbara Harris: Fanny Eubanks
- Ian McDiarmid: Arthur
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is an American comedy film directed by Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer from 1988. It is a remake of the original Two successful seducer in 1964 with the cast Marlon Brando, David Niven and Shirley Jones.
Action
Lawrence Jamieson is a savvy impostor. As alleged prince in exile, he capitalizing on the dreams of rich ladies, willing to open the door heart and wallet. Inspector André Arthur Butler and go to him decently at hand.
One day Jamieson comes a certain Freddy Benson into the enclosure. Meanwhile, tears dripping story about an allegedly terminally ill grandmother is tasteless in Jamieson's eyes, but affects women, so Jamieson considers it advisable to quickly remove the boorish American from its lucrative hunting grounds on the Riviera. Tragically, the little scamp is wise to him and wants to learn from him.
Reluctantly can Jamieson adapts to it; when he still does not get rid of Benson, he persuades him to a competition: Who can unbutton the first woman who crosses their path, $ 50,000, is the winner, the other must leave the field. In this situation, Janet Colgate comes both as called. As alleged heiress to a soap empire it promises to be a worthwhile sacrifice.
Criticism
Filmdienst 16/1989: With old-fashioned cinematic staged boulevard comedy with pace, dialogue wit and playful protagonists. One of the few new editions of old fabrics that are better than the original.
Awards
- Michael Caine was for his performance in 1989 for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Comedy or Musical nomination.
- Glenne Headly in 1989 awarded by the Chicago Film Critics Association as the Most Promising Actress.