Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a 1988 comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, and Glenne Headly. The movie follows two con men, Lawrence Jamieson (Caine) and Freddy Benson (Martin), who are both trying to make a living by scamming wealthy women on the French Riviera.
Their rivalry hits a new level when they both target a young American heiress named Janet Colgate (Headly), who has arrived in the town with $50,000 in cash. The two con men make a bet to see who can swindle her first, with the loser agreeing to leave town.
Lawrence portrays himself as a wealthy prince, while Freddy pretends to be a disabled veteran. They both try their best to win Janet over with their charm and wit, but she proves to be a tougher mark than they expected.
As the competition heats up, the two cons try to outdo each other by using increasingly elaborate and hilarious schemes. They even team up at one point to dupe an unsuspecting wealthy woman, but their own egos and desires for Janet's fortune soon sabotage their partnership.
In the end, only one man can emerge victorious, but neither are quite as successful as they had hoped. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a classic comedy that is known for its witty writing, clever performances, and unforgettable scenes.