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Confidence (2003) -- Jake Vig (Burns) is a consummate grifter about to pull his biggest con yet, one set to avenge his friend's murder. But his last scam backfired, leaving him indebted to a mob boss (Hoffman) and his enforcer.
Confidence (2003) -- Jake Vig (Burns) is a consummate grifter about to pull his biggest con yet, one set to avenge his friend's murder. But his last scam backfired, leaving him indebted to a mob boss (Hoffman) and his enforcer.
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Confidence (2003) -- Jake Vig (Burns) is a consummate grifter about to pull his biggest con yet, one set to avenge his friend's murder. But his last scam backfired, leaving him indebted to a mob boss (Hoffman) and his enforcer.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
James Foley
Writer (WGA):
Doug Jung (written by)
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Release Date:
25 April 2003 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Thriller more
Tagline:
It's not about the money. It's about the money. more
Plot:
Jake Vig (Burns) is a consummate grifter about to pull his biggest con yet, one set to avenge his friend's murder. But his last scam backfired, leaving him indebted to a mob boss (Hoffman) and his enforcer. full summary | full synopsis
User Comments:
Perfectly paced, excellent acting, beautiful con scheme more (136 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Edward Burns ... Jake Vig

Rachel Weisz ... Lily

Morris Chestnut ... Travis

Leland Orser ... Lionel Dolby

Louis Lombardi ... Big Al

Paul Giamatti ... Gordo

Brian Van Holt ... Miles

Donal Logue ... Whitworth

Luis Guzmán ... Manzano (as Luis Guzman)
April O'Brien ... Attractive Blonde

Jay Giannone ... Car Salesman

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister ... Harlin

Franky G ... Lupus

Dustin Hoffman ... King
Melissa Lawner ... Katie
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
CONfidence (USA) (alternative spelling)
Confidence: After Dark (UK)
En toute confiance (Canada: French title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, violence and sexuality/nudity.
Runtime:
97 min
Country:
USA | Canada | Germany
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Early in the movie, Lily leaves a scene in a blue 70's VW Karmann Ghia cabriolet (recognizable by the large taillights). more
Goofs:
Continuity: The position of Katie and Ally (booth dancing sisters) when they first meet The King. more
Quotes:
King: You're a good grifter, man. It's hard to tell when you're lying. more
Movie Connections:
Features Spider-Man (2002) more
Soundtrack:
House of the Rising Sun more

FAQ

Why did they have to fake Lily being kick out of the gang?
How did Jake Vig know the professor in the jewelry shop?
What responsibilities did Butan have?
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21 out of 23 people found the following comment useful.
Perfectly paced, excellent acting, beautiful con scheme, 5 January 2006
7/10
Author: Mihai Sirbu from Athens, Georgia (US)

Definitely one of the best con-artist movies ever. Throughout the movie, I kept thinking of the many possible twists possible, but I never really saw the final big twist - and thought it could all come together so nicely and believable. The movie is paced smoothly (there are no tedious scenes or moments you feel you've missed something), the acting is excellent (Hoffman's character seems overdone at first, but the creepy-weird character he plays is believable and, therefore, all the more serious and scary), the cons they play are very smart (and convincing), and the way it all comes together at the end is just beautiful (although the overall scheme is complex and plays many twists on the audience, it is not at all difficult to follow what 'really' happens). All in all, a very enjoyable movie, with genuine suspense, characters we get to like (and even care about - to the amount possible for grifters), excellent acting and a worthy end. 7/10 (good movie - not great, but above the average)

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