The French Riviera has never been more delightful—or more deceitful—than in Frank Oz’s 1988 comedy masterpiece, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels . Starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine in a battle of wits that hasn't aged a day, this film has remained a fan favorite for decades. It is a timeless story of two con men, one a bumbling small-time crook and the other a suave, high-class swindler, who compete to swindle a naive American heiress out of $50,000.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a remake of the 1964 film Bedtime Story with Marlon Brando and David Niven, yet many critics and fans argue that the 1988 version, with its sharp pacing and iconic performances, surpasses the original. 2. Iconic Performances: Caine and Martin

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Frank Oz. The movie is a remake of the 1964 French film "Les Escrocs," and it stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glen Close.