The Grifters
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Call Number: DVD Drama Grifters
On Shelf At: Downtown Library
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Based on the novel by Jim Thompson.
Dual-layer format: layer transition may trigger a slight pause.
Bonus material: feature commentary track with director Stephen Frears, screenwriter Donald E. Westlake and actors John Cusack and Anjelica Huston; the making of The Grifters; The Jim Thompson story; The Grifters scrapbook.
John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, Annette Bening.
Three con artists walk on the razor's edge of life. Lilly has decided it's time to get out, and wants her son out, too. But Roy has fallen for sleek Myra, who wants him for her partner.
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital surround sound.
REVIEWS & SUMMARIES
Author NotesCOMMUNITY REVIEWS
Gritty and gripping submitted by mandevil on September 3, 2017, 8:47am Great performances by John Cusack, Angelica Huston, and Annette Bening.
neuvo noir submitted by lisa on July 2, 2019, 3:42pm Yehh, baby. Well constructed and acted.
SERIES
Miramax collector's series.
Miramax award-winning collection.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
English or French dialogue; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
PUBLISHED
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Entertainment, [2002], p1985.
Year Published: 1985
Description: 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0788837753
9780788837753
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Westlake, Donald E.
Frears, Stephen.
Cusack, John, 1966-
Huston, Anjelica.
Bening, Annette.
Bernstein, Elmer.
Thompson, Jim, 1906-1977.
Miramax Films.
Cineplex Odeon Films.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
SUBJECTS
Swindlers and swindling -- Drama.
Feature films.
Detective and mystery films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.