THEME EXPLORATION

American hustlers abroad

19 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
1976 · Robert Altman
Little Big Man
Little Big Man
1970 · Arthur Penn
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
1967 · Robert Siodmak
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
The Pinochet Case
The Pinochet Case
2001 · Patricio Guzmán
Salesman
Salesman
1969 · Maysles Brothers
Gaayapadda Simham
Gaayapadda Simham
2026 · Kasyap Sreenivas
Omaha
Omaha
2026 · Cole Webley
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · David Dhawan
The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas
The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas
2026 · Eugene Yi
Caboblanco
Caboblanco
1980 · J. Lee Thompson
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
1989 · Bruce Beresford
Heart, Head and Hand
Heart, Head and Hand
1979 · Peter Weir
Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty
2004 · Wim Wenders
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
1955 · Fred Zinnemann
Ride With the Devil
Ride With the Devil
1999 · Ang Lee
Terra em transe
Terra em transe
1967 · Glauber Rocha
The Loved One
The Loved One
1965 · Tony Richardson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Casino' deeply explore American ambition, deception, and the darker side of the hustle mentality both domestically and internationally.

 David Fincher USA

Films such as 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and 'Gone Girl' examine American cunning, manipulation, and moral ambiguity in high-stakes scenarios across different cultural settings.

 Wes Anderson USA

His work, particularly 'The Master' and 'Inherent Vice,' scrutinizes American charlatans, con artists, and ideological hustlers navigating complex social and geographical landscapes.