A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Keywords:
Bet
Chicago, illinois
Repayment
Horse race
Con man
Mafia boss
Heist
Caper
Ragtime
Off track betting
Sting operation
Alley
1930s
Mischievous
Cautionary
Movie tag line: "...all it takes is a little confidence."
Character: Henry Gondorff
Character: Johnny Hooker
Character: Doyle Lonnegan
Character: Lt. Wm. Snyder
Character: J.J. Singleton