Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

Though both are con men, Freddy leans toward quick-score small potatoes work while Lawrence has honed his craft and has accrued tremendous wealth. Though Freddy is eager to work under Lawrence to learn the craft, he eventually bristles at not getting a cut of the proceeds and goes out on his own, much to Lawrence's dismay because, as he says, "a poacher who shoots at rabbits may scare big game away." They make a wager that whomever can swindle small-town Janet Colgate first will be allowed to stay in town while the other moves on.

This was the third time I've seen this (at least) and it holds up well. Michael Caine and Steve Martin make a hilarious comic duo -- I'm so surprised they didn't work together a few more times! That last scene is just perfect.

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