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The Sting (1973) -- In 1930s Chicago, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker.
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
David S. Ward (written by)
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Release Date:
10 January 1974 (Argentina) more
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Recapture "the STING Experience". REMEMBER HOW GOOD THE FEEL WAS THE FIRST TIME (re-release) more
Plot:
In 1930s Chicago, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 7 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations more
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My all-time favourite! more (181 total)

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Runtime:
129 min
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Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Trivia:
Robert Redford didn't see the movie until June 2004. more
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Continuity: When Lonnegan goes into the drug store, the "penny scale" to the right of the door shifts to the opposite side when Lonnegan leaves to place his wager. more
Quotes:
Johnny Hooker: He's not as tough as he thinks.
Henry Gondorff: Neither are we.
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Soundtrack:
EASY WINNERS more

FAQ

Why didn't Lonegan know who Hooker was, despite having ordered him killed?
They seemed to have an awful lot of overhead for a half million payout. Is it worth it?
Any recommendations for movies similar to "The Sting"?
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27 out of 44 people found the following comment useful.
My all-time favourite!, 3 April 2002
10/10
Author: Cresta from Hälsingland, Sweden

I love this movie! I LOVE IT!! The first time I saw it I was about eight, or so, and I've probably seen it a hundred times since then and I still enjoy it as much! Infact I still discover new things and details in scenes that I haven't thought about before...

This movie has everything: Great script, great acting, style, fantastic camerawork, excitement, Robert Redford & Paul Newman, HUMOUR, great SOUNDTRACK, perfect lines - and above all - it presents the COOLEST ACTOR I've EVER seen on screen!

No, no... Redford & Newman in all honour, but the coolest actor is without competition ROBERT SHAW as Doyle Lonnegan. (Or was it Linneman? ;))

I've never seen a performance like that one by Robert Shaw... Probably the greatest supporting role performance ever made. So complete! So genius! So elegant! AND SO COOL!!

This movie is just - wow! - one of the kind. Don't miss it for the world. And I'll never forgive you if you miss Robert Shaw.

I'll con you if you do. ;)

My vote: 10/10

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