Synopsis
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.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Academy Award for Best Production Design
Setting
Chicago
Filming location
Santa Monica, Chicago, LaSalle Street Station
Production
Universal Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1974 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1974 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1974 generic
- National Board of Review 1973 generic
