The cast of American Hustle includes some of the best actors of the 2010s, with all its lead stars having either won an Oscar or secured multiple nominations. Directed by David O Russell, American Hustle is inspired by the FBI Abscam scandal of the 1970s and the 1980s. The narrative begins with the exploits of two con artists the FBI hires to take down several corrupt politicians through elaborate sting operations. Garnering ten nominations at the 2014 Oscars, Russell relied on frequent collaborators like Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale, and Bradley Cooper. 1f5f6g

Two movies featuring the best Christian Bale performances are now streaming on Netflix. Celebrated as one of the most versatile and accomplished actors in Hollywood, Bale's decades-long career began as a child actor, with his breakout role at 13 in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun catapulting him into stardom. Over time, Christian Bale's best movies have demonstrated his ability to transform himself for a variety of roles, both physically and emotionally. From playing the boxer Dicky Eklund in The Fighter to Dick Cheney in Vice, Bale’s dedication to his craft is evident in every performance.

Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper are set to reunite for Best of Enemies, 10 years after starring together in American Hustle. Released in 2013, American Hustle hails from director David O. Russell, chronicling the lives of several larger-than-life figures in the world of organized crime in the 1970s. In addition to Bale and Cooper, the American Hustle cast also includes Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence.

The soundtrack for American Hustle, the David O. Russell-directed 2013 crime caper, contains songs by a wide range of legendary musicians, from Tom Jones to the Bee Gees to Duke Ellington. The movie tells a fictionalized of the Abscam operation of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Bradley Cooper stars as an FBI agent who recruits a pair of con artists, played by Amy Adams and Christian Bale, for a sting operation to catch crooked politicians. American Hustle was released to critical and commercial success. It was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and all four acting categories.

American Hustle was based on a true story, but many details were changed to keep the film interesting. David O. Russel's 2013 drama was based on the FBI Abscam operation in the 1970s, an undercover investigation to uncover political corruption. The film begins with a disclaimer stating, "some of this actually happened," informing audiences that American Hustle is not entirely factual. Despite some made-up elements, the film received critical acclaim upon release and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award. American Hustle also won three BAFTA awards and three Golden Globes.

Christian Bale starred in American Hustle as central figure Irving Rosenfeld, and the movie role is among the many in which Bale underwent an incredible transformation in order to play the part to the best of his ability. American Hustle follows Irving and his mistress partner, Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who con their way through the 70s until catching the suspicions of Agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) and the weight of the FBI. To secure their freedom and avoid sentences of their own, the con man and his partner forces with the law to take down higher-priority criminals, including New Jersey power brokers and the mafia.

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An Oscar winner at age 22, Jennifer Lawrence's career achieved stratospheric levels thanks to her work in the Hunger Games franchise. Playing lead character Katniss Everdeen, Lawrence earned critical and commercial success, establishing her as one of Hollywood's most promising and talented A-listers.

At the 2014 Academy Awards, films from the previous year were honored for their excellence. 2013 brought movie-goers some astonishing films that have astounded audiences ever since. Films like Mama, Movie 43, About Time, and Safe Haven, were released that year, though none of those films were honored at the award ceremony.

Bradley Cooper has found huge success as a movie actor across a wide range of genres over the years, from comedies and superhero movies in the MCU to thrillers and dramas, and has, more recently, become an acclaimed director also with several Oscar nominations under his belt already for his various accomplishments.