American hustlers abroad

His films like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Casino' depict ambitious Americans exploiting systems through charm, deception, and ruthless ambition across glamorous international settings.

His meticulous examination of cunning, morally ambiguous protagonists—from 'The Social Network' to 'Gone Girl'—captures the calculating intelligence of modern American operators.

His gritty portraits of con artists, corrupt officials, and street-smart hustlers in films like 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'Serpico' expose the American underbelly with unflinching realism.