The Con
How The Ultimate Scam Led To The Perfect Romance.
PG-13 1998 · 92 min · ★ 5.5 · Romance, Comedy, Crime, Drama, TV Movie
A lonely gas station attendent in Mississippi falls in love with a con woman who wants to get her hands on an inheritance he doesn't know about.
Directed by Steven Schachter · Written by William H. Macy
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William H. Macy Bobby -
Rebecca De Mornay Barbara Beaton / Nancy Thoroughgood -
Mike Nussbaum Harry -
Angela Paton Lyla -
Frances Sternhagen Hadabelle -
Tony Frank Edgar Wallace -
Don Harvey T.J. - M Matt Hill Conroy Gil
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Gina Mastrogiacomo Debbie -
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