Crime hs being of different classes, from drugs, to trafficking, to theft and fraud. Technology has aided greatly in the enhancement of these crime as it has in other areas of life. Con has been a long time skillset used by multiple organization from crime, to the justice system, to entertainment and it have proved to be profitable. With the of technology, Con has been more easier than it has been in the old with research, surveillance and information at our finger tips.
Here are 10 movies about cons that highlights different ways fraudulent act is been carried out:
1. “American Hustle” (2013):
This movie follows a con artist (Christian Bale) and his partner (Amy Adams) as they are forced to work with an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) to bring down corrupt politicians. The film features a stellar cast and a great ’70s vibe, with an excellent script that keeps you guessing until the end.
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2. “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013):
Martin Scorsese’s film tells the story of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), a Wall Street broker who rises to power through corruption and fraud. The movie is a wild ride, with amazing performances and a fantastic script that is both funny and dark.
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3. “Focus” (2015):
Will Smith plays a seasoned con man who takes on a young apprentice (Margot Robbie). The film is stylish and features some great chemistry between Smith and Robbie, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
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4. “The Hustle” (2019):
A remake of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” this movie stars Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson as two con artists who team up to take down a tech billionaire. The film is light and funny, with some great performances from the leads.
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5. “Hustlers” (2019):
This Crime Drama directed by Lorene Scafaria, is based on a true story about a group of strippers who band together to scam their wealthy wall street clients. The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Jennifer lopez, Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo and Cardi B.
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6. “The Art of the Steal” (2013):
Kurt Russell stars as a master thief who is released from prison and immediately pulled into one last job. The film is a fun, action-packed romp with a great supporting cast that includes Jay Baruchel and Matt Dillon.
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7. “Now You See Me” (2013):
This film series follows a group of illusionists who pull off elaborate heists during their performances. The film is flashy and fun, with a great cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Isla Fisher and Morgan Freeman.
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8. “The Good Liar” (2019):
Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren star in this movie about a con man who sets his sights on a wealthy widow. The film is a slow burn, but the performances are excellent and the twist at the end is satisfying.
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9. “The Brothers Bloom” (2008):
This a comedic crime drama directed by Rian Johnson starring Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody as the con artist brothers embark on one last job. The film is quirky, charming, and features a great performance from the characters.
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10. “Sharper” (2023):
This is a movie casting Juliana Moore, Justice Smith, Jon Lithgow among others. It is a suspense filled movie has cast light on all the character involved. It is a wonderful movie about con but in a way different as no one seems to be who they were or was conning who.
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Let me know what you think of the list and you can add yours in the comment section below.
