by Eleanor Mannikka
synopsis
In this routine action film, Danny Fairchild (Wayne Rogers) and Vincent Reblack (Patrick Macnee) are partners in an art-scam operation in which Danny forges valuable paintings and Vincent authenticates them; both pretend to run a company that legitimately authenticates art for sale at auction. Their illicit operation has been undetected for years until one day someone catches on and Severo (Lloyd Bochner) shows up, threatening to turn them in, or worse, if Danny does not forge a series of paintings that disappeared in World War II. Although the two partners have to agree, they begin to develop a scam that will get Severo and his unknown boss right where it hurts the most.
characteristics
- Cons And Scams
- Partner
- Rampage
- Scam
- Swindle
- Slasher
- Forger
- Con/scam
- Colleague
- Auction
- Con-artist
- Con-game
