10 Vergelijkbare Films en Shows als Medina: The Celebrity Scammer

Beschreibung: A psychological thriller about a man who assumes another's identity, this film delves into themes of deception, envy, and the dark side of social climbing.

Fakt: The movie was filmed in over 30 locations across Italy. Patricia Highsmith, author of the original novel, wrote five books featuring the Tom Ripley character.

Beschreibung: The film revolves around a young con artist who successfully impersonates various professionals, showcasing themes of deception, charm, and the thrill of the scam.

Fakt: The real Frank Abagnale Jr., on whom the film is based, served as a consultant during production. The movie was shot in 147 different locations to match the protagonist's jet-setting lifestyle.

Beschreibung: Based on a 'true' story, this film explores the double life of a game show producer who claims to have been a CIA assassin, mixing reality with wild fabrication.

Fakt: This was George Clooney's directorial debut. Chuck Barris, the film's subject, originally pitched the story as a nonfiction book but later admitted parts might have been exaggerated.

Beschreibung: This film follows a neurotic con artist whose life is turned upside down when he discovers he has a teenage daughter, blending crime with unexpected emotional depth.

Fakt: Nicolas Cage's character's obsessive-compulsive behaviors were based on real-life cases studied by the director. The film's twist ending was kept secret from most of the cast during filming.

Beschreibung: A high-energy portrayal of excess and fraud, this film follows a stockbroker who manipulates the system for personal gain, embodying the allure and consequences of financial scams.

Fakt: The movie holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with 569 instances. Many scenes were based on real events described in Jordan Belfort's memoir.

Beschreibung: This movie delves into the world of con artists and FBI stings, highlighting the blurred lines between criminals and law enforcement, with a focus on elaborate schemes and charismatic characters.

Fakt: The film's script was only 14 pages long initially, with much of the dialogue improvised by the actors. The characters' outrageous hairstyles were inspired by real-life figures from the 1970s.

Beschreibung: A documentary-style thriller about a Frenchman who convinces a Texas family he's their long-lost son, showcasing astonishing deception and psychological manipulation.

Fakt: The real Frédéric Bourdin participated in the film, providing interviews about his impersonation. The story was so unbelievable that producers initially thought it was fiction.

Beschreibung: This film explores the true story of a group of teenagers who burglarize celebrities' homes, driven by obsession with fame and materialism, mirroring the audacity of modern-day scammers.

Fakt: The real-life Bling Ring crimes inspired not only this film but also a Lifetime movie and an episode of 'Law & Order: LA'. The director used actual surveillance footage from the burglaries in the movie.

Beschreibung: This heist comedy follows a third-rate motorcycle daredevil and part-time art thief who gets involved in an elaborate scheme, featuring clever cons and unexpected twists.

Fakt: The film's title is a play on 'The Art of the Deal'. Kurt Russell performed many of his own motorcycle stunts despite being in his 60s during filming.

Beschreibung: Centered on a group of strippers who scam wealthy Wall Street clients, this film blends crime with female empowerment, showcasing clever schemes and moral ambiguity.

Fakt: Jennifer Lopez trained for months to perfect her pole dancing routines for the role. The film is based on a 2015 New York Magazine article titled 'The Hustlers at Scores'.