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Romantic drama

The Con (1998): Cast

The Con (1998) movie poster

The Con is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Steven Schachter, starring William H. Macy as Bobby, Rebecca De Mornay and Don Harvey. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Con (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Steven Schachter
Genres
Romance , Crime , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Con About?

The premise of The Con without spoilers.

In rural Mississippi, a solitary gas‑station attendant unexpectedly meets a charismatic con woman. Unaware that she’s targeting a hidden inheritance he doesn’t know exists, he falls genuinely for her, and the elaborate scam evolves into an unlikely romance.

The Con Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • con woman
  • female protagonist
  • small town
  • mechanic
  • false identity
  • airboat
  • southern accent
  • hair dye
  • fake accent
  • alligator
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Cast & crew

The Con Cast & Characters

William H. Macy leads the cast as Bobby, with Rebecca De Mornay as Barbara Beaton / Nancy Thoroughgood and Don Harvey as T.J.. Directed by Steven Schachter; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Con

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From the director

More from Steven Schachter

More films directed by Steven Schachter: Unanswered Prayers, The Mermaid Chair, The Engagement Ring and The Wool Cap.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Con FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Con, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Con?

The Con runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Con released?

The Con was released on March 4, 1998.

Who directed The Con?

The Con was directed by Steven Schachter.

More films by Steven Schachter

Who is in the cast of The Con?

The Con stars William H. Macy as Bobby, Rebecca De Mornay as Barbara Beaton / Nancy Thoroughgood and Don Harvey as T.J., among 10 credited actors.

Does The Con have a post-credit scene?

No. The Con has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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