The Prime Gig

The Prime Gig

The Prime Gig

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The Prime Gig

"Too much is never enough."

2001

1h 38m

5.9(25 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Pendelton "Penny" Wise is a smooth-talking con-artist who scams people with phoney travel comp vacations over the phone when, desperate for more fast cash, he's called to work for a shady, veteran con businessman Kelly Grant. The situation takes a turn for the worst when Penny begins a relationship with Grant's mistress, Caitlin.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

Vince Vaughn

Pendelton Wise

Vince Vaughn

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Julia Ormond

Caitlin Carlson

Julia Ormond

Acting

Ed Harris

Kelly Grant

Ed Harris

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Rory Cochrane

Joel

Rory Cochrane

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Wallace Shawn

Gene

Wallace Shawn

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Stephen Tobolowsky

Mick

Stephen Tobolowsky

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George Wendt

Archie

George Wendt

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J.J. Johnston

Lloyd

J.J. Johnston

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Jeannetta Arnette

Cheryl

Jeannetta Arnette

Acting

Shishir Kurup

Sujat

Shishir Kurup

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Tom Wright

Marvin Sanders

Tom Wright

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Romany Malco

Zeke

Romany Malco

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Brian George

Nasser

Brian George

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Amber Benson

Batgirl

Amber Benson

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Christina Cabot

Bank Teller

Christina Cabot

Acting

Marjorie Lovett

Evelyn

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Randy Sklar

Twin #2

Randy Sklar

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Jason Sklar

Twin #1

Jason Sklar

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Pat Healy

Wendell

Pat Healy

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Matt Landers

Bank Manager

Matt Landers

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Jesus Perez

Mariachi Singer

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Harper Roisman

Harry

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