Sweet Talker

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Sweet Talker ★★½ 1991 (PG)

Following his release from prison, a charming con man shows up in a small coastal village, thinking the townsfolk will be ripe for the picking. What he doesn't know is they can do some sweet talking of their own, and he soon finds himself caring for a pretty widow and her son. Enjoyable light comedy works thanks to likable leads. 91m/C VHS, DVD . AU Bryan Brown, Karen Allen, Chris Haywood, Bill Kerr, Bruce Spence, Bruce Myles, Paul Chubb, Peter Hehir, Justin Rosniak; D: Michael Jenkins; W: Tony Morphett; C: Russell Boyd; M: Richard Thompson, Peter Filleul.