Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons". She seeks a new partner to return to high-stakes scams and views Lilly as a rival. Themes & Style
A veteran grifter who works for a brutal mob boss, Bobo Justus. Her job involves placing large bets at racetracks to lower the odds on "long shots". The Grifters
Lilly’s estranged son, a "short-con" artist who operates small-scale scams involving quick-change tricks with currency. Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons"
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