The Sting

Movie

1973

2h 9m

English

Comedy, Crime, Drama

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A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

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The Sting

Movie

1973

2h 9m

English

Comedy, Crime, Drama

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A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

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Cast

Henry Gondorff

Johnny Hooker

Doyle Lonnegan

Lt. Wm. Snyder

J.J. Singleton

Billie

Kid Twist

Eddie Niles

F.B.I. Agent Polk

Erie Kid

Loretta

Luther Coleman

Mottola

Floyd (Bodyguard)

Bodyguard

Crystal

Benny Garfield

Combs

Granger

Cole

Riley

Train Conductor

Burlesque House Comedian

Paulene Myers

Alva Coleman

Joe Tornatore

Black Gloved Gunman

Directed By: George Roy Hill

Written By: David S. Ward

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staticv says...

12 years ago

One of the most iconic sound tracks of any movie ever.

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tgrbabydoll says...

3 years ago

First time I saw this was when VHS tapes first came out in the 80s. I remember thinking then it was a good movie. Watching it again, I was reminded why this is a classic. Back when effects were minimal, touching up, splicing, etc., a good script dependant on the actors and the director wasn't just a nice to have but a requirement. But the best part is the goal of this script is not just the sting in the plot but the sting of the audience. I had forgotten that and it made it that much more enjoyable.

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simonynwa says...

8 years ago

The chemistry between Newman and Redford shines, Shaw makes for a great adversary and the script is razor-sharp throughout. Like many films of the genre, the enjoyment and longevity of the film is not necessarily in the twists and turns of the story, which will be clear to newcomers familiar with similar films, but in watching all the pieces fall into place. The Sting juggles a number of subplots throughout, but never confuses and the way in which each of these plots are brought together in the final act is a wonderful payoff for the audience - it is clear how many films that followed have paid attention. The supporting cast are all fantastic and it is little wonder the film has endured as a classic.

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mbody says...

8 years ago

Think Ocean's 11, only better. This a classic heist film made only better by the great characters and acting. There twists upon twists and it's almost impossible to predict how it will all unravel in the end. If you liked Ocean's 11, then you'll love this movie

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alexlimberg

7/10 2 years ago

Redford is beautiful. The 1930s mob setting is interesting. The score feels authentic. Stage design feels authentic. Vocab feels original. Men in suits with hats: amazing. I like the moderate pace (the movie could be shorter though). I like the fact that it mostly relies on the cast and script rathe More

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John Chard

5 years ago

Not only does it sting, it floats like a butterfly as well.

Academy Award Winner Best Picture, Academy Award Winner Best Director-George Roy Hill, Academy Award Winner Best Screenplay-David S. Ward, Academy Award Winner Best Editing-William Reynolds, Academy Award Winner Best Song Score-Marvin Ha More

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Filipe Manuel Neto

9 months ago

**It is imperative to rediscover this magnificent film.**

There are many films about con artists and confidence games (Ocean’s Eleven and its two or three sequels, for example), but I had never seen one that was so good-natured and in which the main characters were so likable. It's a light, fam More

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CinemaSerf

one year ago

Say what you like about the undoubted chemistry between Paul Newman ("Henry") and Robert Redford ("Johnny") this film belongs to a superb effort from the understated but hugely entertaining Robert Shaw. He's the hard-nosed gangster "Lonnegan" who gets (anonymously) fleeced by a "Johnny" who quickly More

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