This is the type of movie they don't make anymore. Two great performances by two legends, a script that will have tears coming out of your eyes, because you'll be laughing so hard, and a plot that that gets better every time you see it.
Cultured con artist Michael Caine lives in a villa in the south of France, wining and dining rich American women who inevitably give him cash and gifts to fund his make believe sob stories of exiled freedom fighters, or Royal marriage proposals. All is well, he employs a full time servant, and has the local police chief at his Beck and call, all in on the act. But, along comes Steve Martin, a crass American who has his eyes on the rich ladies of the Riviera.
At first looking to get rid of his new competitor, he is blackmailed into teaching Martin the tricks of the trade. All goes well, until a new mark comes along. An American contest winner with money burning a hole in her pocket.
Suffice to say, this movie is hysterical. Maybe Steve Martins best. And Michael Caine? Amazing as always!
A huge winner, courtesy of director Frank Oz. Highly recommended!!
Cultured con artist Michael Caine lives in a villa in the south of France, wining and dining rich American women who inevitably give him cash and gifts to fund his make believe sob stories of exiled freedom fighters, or Royal marriage proposals. All is well, he employs a full time servant, and has the local police chief at his Beck and call, all in on the act. But, along comes Steve Martin, a crass American who has his eyes on the rich ladies of the Riviera.
At first looking to get rid of his new competitor, he is blackmailed into teaching Martin the tricks of the trade. All goes well, until a new mark comes along. An American contest winner with money burning a hole in her pocket.
Suffice to say, this movie is hysterical. Maybe Steve Martins best. And Michael Caine? Amazing as always!
A huge winner, courtesy of director Frank Oz. Highly recommended!!