The Sting

1973

2h 9m

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8.0/10

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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.

Directors

George Roy Hill

Writers

David S. Ward(writer by)

Stars

Paul Newman

Robert Redford

Robert Shaw

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Top 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)

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Crystal

Benny Garfield

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George Roy Hill

Writers

David S. Ward(writer by)

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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 Hamlisch, Academy Award Winner Best Art Direction/Set Decoration-Bumstead & Payne, Academy Award Winner Best Costume Design-Edith Head, Nominated for Best Actor (Redford), Best Cinematography, Best Sound. Few films can draw me in and indulge me on repeat viewings like The Sting does, it was barely 36 hours ago when I sat there talking to the screen offering advice like I was in the flipping film. I have seen it written that the film's success was only garnered because of the star appeal of the leads! Well for starters that is an insult to Robert Shaw who may be accused of overdoing it at times, but his portrayal of Lonnegan is a complete joy, witness the fury on his face during an on train poker game as the irrepressible Newman does comedy gold. Visually the film is a delight, and the story fuses together to culminate in an ending that not only stings with impact; but also floats like a cinematic butterfly. 10/10

John Chard09 Sep, 2019