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Swindled

Swindled

20045.91h 50m

Overview

In a flashback, Ernesto, a young con man, tells us how he got to the edge of a big score: childhood in an orphanage, youthful smash-and-grab burglaries until his partner is caught, then tutelage from Lefty, an aging swindler. After some years of success, they're joined by Federico, the best, a true artist. Things go well until Pilar, a woman from Federico's past, re-enters his life with a proposal to con a golden goose - a swindle that will put them all on easy street. A double-cross may be in the cards. The flashback over, can Ernesto hold his own in the present?

Directed by Miguel Bardem
Written by Miguel Bardem, Carlos Martín
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Top Cast

Victoria Abril

Victoria Abril

Pilar

Ernesto Alterio

Ernesto Alterio

Ernesto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

Federico

Manuel Alexandre

Manuel Alexandre

Manco

Gilbert Melki

Gilbert Melki

Mellado

Alejandro Casaseca

Alejandro Casaseca

Gitano

Manuel Morón

Manuel Morón

Orozco

Alfredo Villa

Alfredo Villa

Rafael

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Christopher de Andrés

Luís Onieva

Marian Álvarez

Marian Álvarez

Miriam

About Swindled

Swindled is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2004. Directed by Miguel Bardem, it stars Victoria Abril, Ernesto Alterio, Federico Luppi. In a flashback, Ernesto, a young con man, tells us how he got to the edge of a big score: childhood in an orphanage, youthful smash-and-grab burglaries until his partner is caught, then tutelage from Lefty, an aging swindler. After some years of success, they're joined by Federico, the best, a true artist. Things go well until Pilar, a woman from Federico's past, re-enters his life with a proposal to con a golden goose - a swindle that will put them all on easy street. A double-cross may be in the cards. The flashback over, can Ernesto hold his own in the present?

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