Movie "Matchstick Men" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Matchstick Men"

Meet Roy and Frank, a couple of professional small-time con artists. What Roy, a veteran of the grift, and Frank, his ambitious protégé, are swindling these days are "water filtration systems," bargain-basement water filters bought by unsuspecting people who pay ten times their value in order to win bogus prizes like cars, jewelry and overseas vacations—which they never collect. These scams net the flim-flam men a few hundred here, another thousand there, which eventually adds up to a lucrative partnership. Roy's private life, however, is not so successful. An obsessive-compulsive agoraphobe with no personal relationships to call his own, Roy is barely hanging on to his wits, and when his idiosyncrasies begin to threaten his criminal productivity he's forced to seek the help of a psychoanalyst just to keep him in working order. While Roy is looking for a quick fix, his therapy begets more than he bargained for: the revelation that he has a teenage daughter—a child whose existence he suspected but never dared confirm. What's more troubling, 14-year-old Angela wants to meet the father she never knew. At first, Angela's appearance disrupts her neurotic father's carefully ordered routine. Soon, however, with his own unique spin on parenthood, Roy begins to enjoy a relationship he never dreamed of having with his daughter. But while he develops paternal feelings for the 14-year-old, she's developing a fascination with Daddy's questionable career.

Starring actors in "Matchstick Men" movie:

Nicolas Cage as a character Roy Waller Nicolas Cage also starred in the next movies: "8MM" in a role of Tom Welles; "The Family Man"; "Gone in Sixty Seconds" in a role of Randall 'Memphis' Raines; "Adaptation." in a role of Charlie Kaufman/Donald Kaufman; "National Treasure" in a role of Ben Gates; "City of Angels" in a role of Seth; "Wild at Heart" in a role of Sailor Ripley; "Lord of War" in a role of Yuri Orlov; "Con Air" in a role of Cameron Poe; "Red Rock West" in a role of Michael Williams; "Face/Off" in a role of Castor Troy/Sean Archer; "The Rock" in a role of Dr. Stanley Goodspeed; "Windtalkers" in a role of Sergeant Joe Enders; "Sonny" in a role of Acid Yellow; "Leaving Las Vegas" in a role of Ben Sanderson; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in a role of Captain Antonio Corelli; "Next" in a role of Cris Johnson; "World Trade Center" in a role of John McLoughlin; "The Weather Man" in a role of David Spritz; "The Wicker Man" in a role of Edward Malus; "Ghost Rider" in a role of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Ben Gates; "Raising Arizona" in a role of H.I. McDunnough; "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in a role of Brad's Bud; "Bringing Out the Dead" in a role of Frank Pierce; "Bangkok Dangerous" in a role of Joe; "It Could Happen to You" in a role of Charlie Lang; "Knowing" in a role of Ted Myles; "Snake Eyes" in a role of Rick Santoro; "G-Force" in a role of Speckles; "Astro Boy" in a role of Dr. Tenma; "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" in a role of Terence McDonagh; "Rumble Fish" in a role of Smokey; "Kick-Ass" in a role of Damon Macready;

Sam Rockwell as a character Frank Mercer Sam Rockwell also starred in the next movies: "Charlie's Angels" in a role of Eric Knox; "Galaxy Quest"; "The Green Mile" in a role of 'Wild Bill' Wharton; "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in a role of Chuck Barris; "Heist"; "Joshua" in a role of Brad Cairn; "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" in a role of Charley Ford; "13 Moons" in a role of Rick; "Snow Angels" in a role of Glenn; "Clownhouse" in a role of Randy; "Moon" in a role of Sam Bell; "Jerry and Tom" in a role of Jerry; "Iron Man 2" in a role of Justin Hammer;

Alison Lohman as a character Angela Alison Lohman also starred in the next movies: "Big Fish" in a role of Sandra Bloom (Young); "Where the Truth Lies" in a role of Karen; "Things We Lost in the Fire" in a role of Kelly;

Bruce Altman as a character Dr. Klein Bruce Altman also starred in the next movies: "Changing Lanes" in a role of Terry Kaufman; "Running Scared" in a role of Dez; "Deception" in a role of Lawyer #1; "Bag Boy" in a role of Norman; "The Skeptic" in a role of Koven; "Mr. Jones" in a role of David; "Regarding Henry" in a role of Bruce, Henry's Partner; "Peter and Vandy" in a role of Dad;

Bruce McGill as a character Chuck Frechette Bruce McGill also starred in the next movies: "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in a role of Stanford Marks; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of National Security Advisor Gene Revell; "The Last Boy Scout" in a role of Mike Matthews; "Exit Wounds" in a role of Frank Daniels; "Collateral" in a role of Pedrosa; "Ali" in a role of Bradley; "Cinderella Man" in a role of Jimmy Johnston; "Elizabethtown" in a role of Bill Banyon; "No Mercy" in a role of Lieutenant Hall; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Walter Hagen; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of General Norman T. Vance; "The Lookout" in a role of Robert Pratt; "Slow Burn" in a role of Godfrey; "My Cousin Vinny" in a role of Sheriff Dean Farley; "Timecop" in a role of Commander Eugene Matuzak; "National Lampoon's Animal House" in a role of Daniel Simpson 'D-Day' Day; "Vantage Point" in a role of Phil McCullough; "The Insider" in a role of Ron Motley; "The Hand" in a role of Brian Ferguson; "Obsessed" in a role of Joe Gage; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of Gen. Norman T. Vance; "American Fork aka Humble Pie" in a role of Mr. Grigoratus;

Jenny O'Hara as a character Mrs. Schaffer Jenny O'Hara also starred in the next movies: "Mystic River" in a role of Esther Harris; "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" in a role of Mrs. Hickey; "Wishmaster" in a role of Wendy Derleth; "Right at Your Door" in a role of Lexi's Mother; "If These Walls Could Talk 2" in a role of Marge Carpenter;

Steve Eastin as a character Mr. Schaffer Steve Eastin also starred in the next movies: "Catch Me If You Can" in a role of Paul Morgan; "Crash Landing" in a role of Cobb; "When a Stranger Calls" in a role of Detective Hines; "Con Air" in a role of Guard Falzon; "Shallow Ground" in a role of Detective Russell; "Rails & Ties" in a role of N.B. Garcia; "Field of Dreams" in a role of Eddie Cicotte - P; "A Man Apart" in a role of Ty Frost; "Up in the Air" in a role of Samuels; "Diplomatic Siege" in a role of Bates;

Beth Grant as a character Laundry Lady Beth Grant also starred in the next movies: "Rain Man" in a role of Mother at Farm House; "Speed" in a role of Helen; "No Country for Old Men" in a role of Agnes - Carla Jean's Mom; "Factory Girl" in a role of Julia Warhol; "Henry Poole Is Here" in a role of Josie; "Desert Saints" in a role of Lou; "The Dark Half" in a role of Shayla Beaumont; "Polar Opposites" in a role of General Railen; "Rock Star" in a role of Mrs. Cole; "Extract" in a role of Mary; "White Sands" in a role of Roz Kincaid; "All About Steve" in a role of Mrs. Horowitz; "Child's Play 2" in a role of Miss Kettlewell; "Crazy Heart" in a role of Jo Ann;

Sheila Kelley as a character Kathy Sheila Kelley also starred in the next movies: "One Fine Day" in a role of Kristen; "Mozart and the Whale" in a role of Janice;

Fran Kranz as a character Slacker Boyfriend Fran Kranz also starred in the next movies: "The Village" in a role of Christop Crane;

Tim Kelleher as a character Bishop Tim Kelleher also starred in the next movies: "The Negotiator" in a role of Argento; "Thirteen Days" in a role of Ted Sorensen, Special Counsel to the President; "Never Talk to Strangers" in a role of Wabash; "Flash of Genius" in a role of Charlie Defao; "Seven Pounds" in a role of Stewart Goodman;

Nigel Gibbs as a character Holt Nigel Gibbs also starred in the next movies: "City of Angels" in a role of Doctor; "Right at Your Door" in a role of Another Officer;

Bill Saito as a character Pharmacist #1 Bill Saito starred only in the movie "Matchstick Men"

Tim Maculan as a character Pharmacist #2 Tim Maculan also starred in the next movies: "Duplex" in a role of Terrence;

Stoney Westmoreland as a character Man in Line Stoney Westmoreland starred only in the movie "Matchstick Men"