Matchstick Men (2003)
Coming Out at 12 September 2003 in theaters.
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Matchstick Men is black comedy crime film directed by Ridley Scott, and based on Eric Garcia’s 2002 novel of the same name. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Alison Lohman.
The film premiered on September 2, 2003 at the 60th Venice International Film Festival and was released in the United States on September 12, 2003. It received generally positive reviews and grossed $65 million against its $62 million budget.
Roy Waller is a con artist residing in Los Angeles with severe tourette’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Alongside his partner and protégé Frank Mercer, Roy operates a fake lottery, selling overpriced water filtration systems to unsuspecting customers. After Roy experiences a violent panic attack, Frank suggests he see a psychiatrist, Dr. Harris Klein.
Klein provides Roy with medication, and in therapy has Roy recall his past relationship with Heather, his ex-wife who was pregnant during the time of the divorce. At Roy’s behest, Klein informs Roy that he called Heather and found out that Roy has a 14-year-old daughter, Angela. Roy and Angela meet, and her youthful energy rejuvenates him. Roy thus agrees to work with Frank on a long-con: their target is Chuck Frechette, an arrogant businessman whom the pair plans to con with the Pigeon drop.
Director: Ridley Scott
Writers: Eric Garcia (book), Nicholas Griffin, Ted Griffin
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman, Sam Rockwell, Bruce Altman, Bruce McGill, Jenny O’Hara
Cast:
| Nicolas Cage | … | Roy Waller |
| Sam Rockwell | … | Frank Mercer |
| Alison Lohman | … | Angela |
| Bruce Altman | … | Dr. Klein |
| Bruce McGill | … | Chuck Frechette |
| Jenny O’Hara | … | Mrs. Schaffer |
| Steve Eastin | … | Mr. Schaffer |
| Beth Grant | … | Laundry Lady |
| Sheila Kelley | … | Kathy |
| Fran Kranz | … | Slacker Boyfriend |
| Tim Kelleher | … | Bishop |
| Nigel Gibbs | … | Holt |
| Bill Saito | … | Pharmacist #1 |
| Tim Maculan | … | Pharmacist #2 |
| Stoney Westmoreland | … | Man in Line |
| Lynn Ann Leveridge | … | Bank Clerk |
| Giannina Facio | … | Bank Teller |
| Sonya Eddy | … | Parking Garage Cashier |
| Michael Clossin | … | Long Winded Parking Booth Driver |
| Kim Cassidy | … | Stripper |
| Paul Hubbard | … | Store Clerk |
| Monnae Michaell | … | Carpet Store Manager |
| Dennis Anderson | … | Cashier |
| Marco Kyris | … | Pizza Boy |
| Jerry Hauck | … | Taxi Cab Driver |
| Jim Zulevic | … | Bartender |
| Ramsey Malouky | … | Hospital Intern |
| Andi Sherrill | … | Pharmacy Cashier |
| Kate Steele | … | Strip Club Waitress |
| Adam Clark | … | Strip Club Bouncer |
| Daniel Villarreal | … | Car Wash Employee |
| Marco Assante | … | Valet Parker |
| Larry Vigus | … | Pharmacy Customer |
| Melora Walters | … | Heather, Roy’s Ex-Wife |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia