The Swindle (1997)

6.5Not Rated106 minDirector: Claude Chabrol

1997 film

The Swindle (French: Rien ne va plus) is a 1997 French crime comedy film, directed by Claude Chabrol that stars Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault.

The film initially focuses on a duo of con-artists who habitually prey on delegates in business conventions. They satisfy themselves with stealing only small amounts of each victim's property. The woman of the pair eventually decides to perform a more ambitious heist, and the duo steals millions from money launderers. When apprehended by the gangsters, they fool them by returning only part of the stolen money. The con-artists now have to face each other for possession of the remaining money.

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What is The Swindle about?
The Swindle (1997) — Betty and Victor are a pair of scam artists. One day Betty brings in Maurice, a treasurer of a multinational company. Maurice is due to transfer 5 millions francs out of Switzerland, and Betty is convinced he plans to steal that money. On whose side is Betty - Victor's, Maurice's
Is The Swindle based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Swindle scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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