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Lie. Cheat. Steal. Rinse. Repeat. - Matchstick Men
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Title: Matchstick Men

Release Date: 12 Sep 2003

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller

Director: Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers, Scott Free Productions, Rickshaw Productions, LivePlanet

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers, Scott Free Productions, Rickshaw Productions, LivePlanet

Overview: A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.004 (1755 votes)

Cast

  • Roy Waller: Nicolas Cage
  • Frank Mercer: Sam Rockwell
  • Angela: Alison Lohman
  • Dr. Klein: Bruce Altman
  • Chuck Frechette: Bruce McGill
  • Mrs. Schaffer: Jenny O'Hara
  • Mr. Schaffer: Steve Eastin
  • Laundry Lady: Beth Grant
  • Kathy: Sheila Kelley
  • Slacker Boyfriend: Fran Kranz
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