(2013) — American Hustle

: After being caught by unstable FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper), the duo is forced to help him run a series of elaborate stings to entrap corrupt politicians.

The story follows (Christian Bale), a small-time con artist, and his seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who adopts the persona of "Lady Edith," a British aristocrat. American Hustle (2013)

: Their primary target is Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner), the well-meaning Mayor of Camden, New Jersey, who is lured into a scam involving a fake Arab Sheikh. : After being caught by unstable FBI agent

: Irving's volatile and unpredictable wife, Rosalyn Rosenfeld (Jennifer Lawrence), becomes a major liability that threatens to destroy the entire operation. 2. Lead Cast & Characterization a small-time con artist