"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" movie poster, 1988. L to R: Steve Martin, Michael Caine. PLOT: Two con men (Martin, Caine) try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress (Glenne Headly) out of $50,000 first. Directed by Frank Oz. Originally a vehicle for Mick Jagger and David Bowie! Two other Brits were considered opposite Martin - John Cleese and Michael Palin. Both read for the part and decided not to do the movie. And that's how Caine got the role.
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