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.
Acting
Luna's wounded sincerity masks everything.
Writing
Steven Soderbergh's script keeps three scams spinning.
Editing
Ruthless 87 minutes — no flab, all hustle.
Director
Gregory Jacobs
John C. Reilly
Richard Gaddis
Diego Luna
Rodrigo
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Valerie
Peter Mullan
William Hannigan
Jonathan Tucker
Michael
Laura Cerón
Waitress
Soledad St. Hilaire
Waitress #2
Ellen Geer
Grandma
Brandon Keener
Waiter/ Daniel
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Woman in Elevator
Maeve Quinlan
Heather / Soccer Mom
Brent Sexton
Ron
Malik Yoba
Frank Hill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a nearly shot-for-shot remake of Argentine film 'Nine Queens' (2000), with Soderbergh producing both versions.
Jacobs was Soderbergh's longtime first assistant director — this was his calling card to prove he could direct.
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