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December 13, 2013
At the Movies: Corruption saga 'Hustle' a first-rate film
By JESSICA HERNDON
AP Film Writer
AP Film Writer
| American Hustle |
 Director: David O. Russell Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper Rating: R Running time: 137 minutes |
Depicting deeply conflicted characters on a mission to change their unsatisfying circumstances has become director David O. Russell's sweet spot. From his raw 1996 film, “Flirting with Disaster,” to last year's acclaimed “Silver Linings Playbook,” he effectively unravels the disarray.
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