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Criminal

Criminal

Ever get the feeling you're being played?

20046.21h 27m

Overview

Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

Directed by Gregory Jacobs
Written by Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh, Fabián Bielinsky
Produced by George Clooney, Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh
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Top Cast

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Richard Gaddis

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Rodrigo

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Valerie

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

William Hannigan

Z

Zitto Kazann

Ochoa

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Michael

Laura Cerón

Laura Cerón

Waitress

Soledad St. Hilaire

Soledad St. Hilaire

Waitress #2

Ellen Geer

Ellen Geer

Grandma

Brandon Keener

Brandon Keener

Waiter/ Daniel

Themes & Keywords

con mancon artist

About Criminal

Criminal is a action, comedy, thriller film released in 2004 exploring themes of con man, con artist. Directed by Gregory Jacobs, it stars John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

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