Two con men plot an elaborate, witty revenge against a mob boss, pulling off the ultimate nostalgic swindle.
Pulpy and suspenseful, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video.
What we could confirm fits a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
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A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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