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The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in September 1936, involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters (Paul Newman and Robert Redford) to con a mob boss (Robert Shaw).
Dec 25, 1973 · The Sting: Directed by George Roy Hill. With Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning. Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- George Roy Hill
- 1973-12-25
May 29, 2024 · The Sting, American caper movie, released in 1973, that was one of the most popular films of the 1970s and the second on-screen pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It won seven Academy Awards , including that for best picture.
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Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible,...
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- George Roy Hill
- PG
- Paul Newman
Brief Synopsis. Two con men hit the big time to take on a gangster in '30s Chicago. Cast & Crew. Read More. George Roy Hill. Director. Paul Newman. Henry Gondorff. Robert Redford. Johnny Hooker. Robert Shaw. Doyle Lonnegan. Charles Durning. Lieutenant Snyder. Eileen Brennan. Billie. Photos & Videos. View All. 3 Photos. Film Details. Also Known As.
- George Roy Hill
- Paul Newman
Winner of seven Academy Awards, The Sting is an intricate comedy caper about a small-time crook (Robert Redford) and a veteran con man (Paul Newman) who seek revenge on a crime lord.
Summaries. Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con. Johnny Hooker, a small time grifter, unknowingly steals from Doyle Lonnegan, a big time crime boss, when he pulls a standard street con. Lonnegan demands satisfaction for the insult.
