The Prime Gig

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.

Cast

Vince Vaughn

as Pendelton Wise

Julia Ormond

as Caitlin Carlson

Ed Harris

as Kelly Grant

Rory Cochrane

as Joel

Wallace Shawn

as Gene

Stephen Tobolowsky

as Mick

George Wendt

as Archie

J.J. Johnston

as Lloyd

Jeannetta Arnette

as Cheryl

Shishir Kurup

as Sujat

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