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Swindled (2004): Cast & Box Office

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Swindled is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Miguel Bardem, starring Ernesto Alterio as Ernesto, Federico Luppi and Victoria Abril. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.

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Swindled (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Miguel Bardem
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Swindled About?

The premise of Swindled without spoilers.

Ernesto, a rookie con artist, narrates his rise from an orphanage to the brink of a massive heist. After early smash‑and‑grab jobs and a partner’s capture, he apprentices with Lefty, an aging swindler. Success brings Federico, a master thief, and later Pilar, who offers a scheme to steal a “golden goose.” As betrayal looms, the flashback ends and Ernesto must survive the present con.

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Cast & crew

Swindled Cast & Characters

Ernesto Alterio leads the cast as Ernesto, with Federico Luppi as Federico and Victoria Abril as Pilar. Directed by Miguel Bardem; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Miguel Bardem

More films directed by Miguel Bardem: 22 ángeles, Prim: el asesinato de la calle del Turco, Mortadelo & Filemon: Mission: Save the Planet and Noche de reyes.

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Box office

Swindled Box Office

Swindled grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

International
$1.3M
Details

Swindled Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Корпорация аферистов” and “A Svindlerek Királya”.

Also known as
  • Корпорация аферистов
  • A Svindlerek Királya
  • Piégés

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FAQ

Swindled FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Swindled, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Swindled?

Swindled runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Swindled released?

Swindled was released on July 9, 2004.

Who directed Swindled?

Swindled was directed by Miguel Bardem.

More films by Miguel Bardem

Who is in the cast of Swindled?

Swindled stars Ernesto Alterio as Ernesto, Federico Luppi as Federico and Victoria Abril as Pilar, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Swindled make at the box office?

Swindled grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

Does Swindled have a post-credit scene?

No. Swindled has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Swindled in?

The original language of Swindled is Spanish.

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