Posted on 10/02/2020 1:50:10 PM PDT by simpson96
American Hustle is a 2013 American crime film directed by David O. Russell. It was written by Eric Warren Singer and Russell, inspired by the FBI Abscam operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s. It stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams as two con artists who are forced by an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) to set up an elaborate sting operation on corrupt politicians, including the mayor of Camden, New Jersey (Jeremy Renner). Jennifer Lawrence plays the unpredictable wife of Bale's character.
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I saw this. Very well acted and wickedly funny.
Great flick inspired by Abscam. Loved the 70’s looks and Jennifer Lawerence did a perfect Jersey girl accent.
Yes, I’d heard about that. Thanks for the link!
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