un, minutes before the results are announced. The plan itself is complicated and filled with dangers, and all the while, Hooker must stay one step ahead of both various gangsters and the cruel and corrupt Lieutenant Snyder, all of whom are out to get him. Still, both Gondorff and Hooker plays their roles perfectly, and with a little luck, move toward a successful conclusion of the biggest con either man has ever tried. Another Note on the Story: There are many twists and turns in this plot, and while it is quite complicated, it is possible to follow if you play close attention. You should just be aware that one of the people listed in the Major Characters section above is not at all who he appears to be.... Some Gangster Vocabulary that is Important in this Film: A bookie: A person who helps other make illegal bets, usually on various horse races and other sporting events. A con artist: A person who tries to steal money from others, often by tricking them into making fake or fraudulent investments, or perhaps by cheating at various games of chance. A dick: A slang word for the police, but this is no longer used. A grifter: Another word for a small-time con artist, who makes a living by tricking others out of their money. This is a widely used word in this movie, but it’s never used today. A mark: The person who is a target or victim of a con artist. This word is rarely if ever used like this today. A runner: A person who physically carries money between locations, usually for a mob or gangster family. The big con: As used in this film, a complicated scheme (plan) to fool a person out of a huge amount of money without the victim knowing it. Some Words and Expressions that You May not Know Hooker and Coleman get very lucky with an old con game. Beat it! :: Mr. Granger, Chicago is on the line. "Beat it!" is a much loved way to say "leave!" If a person is "on the line," they are on the phone. The mayor promised to get tough on the rackets again. In this case, "tough" means strong or forceful. "Rackets" are organized crime families involved in such things as illegal drugs and gambling. You’ve been making your payoffs, have you? A "payoff" is a bribe, or payment for protection, or something illegal. It looks like we cleared over 10 grand this week. In business, "to clear" $100 dollars is to make that much in profit, after paying expenses. A "grand" is a slang term for $1,000 dollars. What the hell. You’ve got the whole Chicago South Side. "What the hell" is a colloquial way of agreeing to accept something, even if you don’t like it. The South Side of Chicago is a well known part of the city. How do you expect those eight lousy spots I got to compete with that? "Lousy" is an excellent adjective which means bad, or of poor quality. A "spot" is member of a criminal gang, but this is never used today
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