Skin Game
1971 · Movie · PG · 102 min · ★ 6.6 · 64% critics
In the pre–Civil War American West, two traveling con men run a risky scam that exploits the slave trade, moving from town to town and staying one step ahead of angry marks. When the scheme goes wrong and new players get involved, their partnership is tested as the danger turns real and escape isn’t so easy.
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-09-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (35 votes)
About
If you enjoy roguish buddy cons with sharp banter and a mix of laughs and heavier moments, this could work for you; Not for you if slavery-era comedy feels too uncomfortable or jarring, even in a Maverick-style romp.
Pros: strong lead chemistry; snappy dialogue; mix of humor, drama | Cons: touchy subject matter; uneven tone shifts; implausible premise
Themes
- con man
- slave
Cast & crew
James Garner
as Quincy Drew
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Jason O'Rourke
Susan Clark
as Ginger
Brenda Sykes
as Naomi
Ed Asner
as Plunkett
Andrew Duggan
as Howard Calloway
Henry Jones
as Sam Cutler
Neva Patterson
as Mrs. Claggart
Parley Baer
as Mr. Claggart
George Tyne
as Henry P.Bonner
Directed by Paul Bogart