“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

Steve Martin and Michael Caine in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (MGM, 1988)

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (MGM, 1988). Who’s zoomin’ who? Two con artists–a suave European played by Michael Caine and a tacky American played by Steve Martin–try to out wit each other while conning women out of their money in the French Riviera. They meet their match when a young and (supposedly) naive American heiress played by Glenne Headly comes to town. Steve Martin’s portrayal of “half-brother Ruprecht” is not to be missed. Written by Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning. Directed by Frank Oz. “Excuse me. May I go to the bathroom first?”