The Grifters -

Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons". She seeks a new partner to return to high-stakes scams and views Lilly as a rival. Themes & Style

Lilly’s estranged son, a "short-con" artist who operates small-scale scams involving quick-change tricks with currency. The Grifters

This report examines , a seminal neo-noir work that explores the dark psychological underbelly of con artists. Originally a 1963 novel by Jim Thompson , it was famously adapted into a critically acclaimed 1990 film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Donald E. Westlake . Core Characters & Dynamics Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons"