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American Hustle is a dramatization of the FBI's Abscam sting operation in the late 1970s and early '80s that led to convictions of seven members of the United States Congress, among others. The film does not attempt to directly document the events of Abscam.
- $251.2 million
- Danny Elfman
- $40 million
Dec 20, 2013 · A con man and his partner are forced to work for an FBI agent in a world of Jersey powerbrokers and the Mafia. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-nominated film.
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- Crime, Drama
- David O. Russell
- 2013-12-20
American Hustle is a 2013 film based on the 1970s Abscam case, starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. It follows a con artist couple who are forced to work for the FBI to expose a corrupt mayor, while dealing with their own personal issues.
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- David O. Russell
- R
- Christian Bale
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A '70s crime romp that's ridiculously entertaining and a character study of the lengths people go for the American dream. David O. Russell's film is based on the true story of a con artist and a Lady Edith who scammed Congressmen and the FBI, starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
A con man and his partner are forced to work for an FBI agent in a scheme to expose corrupt politicians and mobsters in New Jersey. The film is based on a true story of a sting operation called Abscam and features a star-studded cast.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the Oscar-winning comedy-drama film American Hustle, directed by David O. Russell. See the full cast and crew list, including Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and more.
