The Swindle
Betty and Victor, a rather ill-matched couple, tour unobtrusively around France in their motor-home, earning their living as petty con artists, until one day they find themselves involved in an international money scam which takes them on a globe-trotting adventure.
Where to watch The Swindle in United States
Can I watch The Swindle in United States? Yes — you can stream The Swindle in United States on ARROW and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Swindle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Swindle
The Swindle is a 1997 French-language comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol. The cast is led by Isabelle Huppert, Michel Serrault, François Cluzet. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW, Kanopy.
The Swindle was produced by TSR, TF1 Films Production, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on October 15, 1997.
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers
- Claude Chabrol
- Release date
- October 15, 1997
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Production
- TSR, TF1 Films Production, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
The Swindle cast & crew
The Swindle was directed by Claude Chabrol and written by Claude Chabrol.
The cast features Isabelle Huppert as Betty, Michel Serrault as Victor, François Cluzet as Maurice, Jean-François Balmer as Monsieur K, Jackie Berroyer as Robert Chatillon, and Thomas Chabrol as Swiss Desk Clerk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthieu Chabrol, cinematography is by Eduardo Serra, and it was produced by Marin Karmitz.
Is The Swindle worth watching?
The Swindle holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and thriller, The Swindle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Swindle
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Cast of The Swindle
Isabelle Huppert
Betty
Michel Serrault
Victor
François Cluzet
Maurice
Jean-François Balmer
Monsieur K
Jackie Berroyer
Robert Chatillon
Thomas Chabrol
Swiss Desk Clerk
Mony Dalmès
Signora Trotti
Jean Benguigui
Guadeloupe Gangster
Greg Germain
Chatty man
Nathalie Kousnetzoff
Blond woman
Pierre Martot
Conventioneer
Eric Bonicatto
Conventioneer
The Swindle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Swindle in United States?
The Swindle is streaming on ARROW, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Swindle on ARROW?
Yes — The Swindle is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is The Swindle in?
The Swindle is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Swindle?
The Swindle runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Swindle rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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