American Hustle

American Hustle

Everyone hustles to survive.

R 2013 · 138 min · ★ 6.9 (8K) · Drama, Crime

A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.

Directed by David O. Russell · Written by David O. Russell

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