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UW Cinematheque: Westlake on Film

The Grifters | USA | 1990 | 35mm | 114 min. Director: Stephen Frears

Event Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening
Small-time conman Roy (Cusack), is reluctantly drawn into bigger crimes by his long-estranged mother, Lily (Huston), and his cunning girlfriend, Myra (Bening). Tough-as-nails and splendidly acted (Huston & Bening both received Oscar nominations), The Grifters was produced by Martin Scorsese, who also provides some voice-over narration.
Cost
Free

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