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The Sting (1973)
8.4
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. Director:George Roy HillWriter:David S. Ward |
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Title: The Sting (1973)
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Won 7 Oscars.
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Robert Redford | ... | |
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Robert Shaw | ... | |
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Charles Durning | ... | |
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Ray Walston | ... | |
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Eileen Brennan | ... | |
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Harold Gould | ... | |
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John Heffernan | ... |
Eddie Niles
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Dana Elcar | ... | |
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Jack Kehoe | ... |
Erie Kid
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Dimitra Arliss | ... |
Loretta
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Robert Earl Jones | ... |
Luther Coleman
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James Sloyan | ... |
Mottola
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Charles Dierkop | ... |
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Lee Paul | ... |
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Storyline
When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss, two con men, one experienced and one young try to get even by pulling off the big con on the mob boss. The story unfolds with several twists and last minute alterations. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
...all it takes is a little Confidence. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
El golpe See more »Filming Locations:
Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$156,000,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.85 : 1
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Doyle Lonnegan: I'm putting half a million dollars on Lucky Dan to win, third race at Riverside Park.
Henry Gondorff: Can't lay that off in time. A bet like that could break us.
[Hooker stares at him incredulously]
Doyle Lonnegan: Not only are you a cheat, you're a gutless cheat as well.
Henry Gondorff: What are the odds?
Eddie Niles: Four to one.
Henry Gondorff: Take all of it!
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matching the movie's setting, instead of the 1970s version. See more »
(1906) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch See more »
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Goofs
Continuity: When getting shot, Salino's right hand changes from being at the side in the long shot and reaching for the gun in the close-up. See more »Quotes
Henry Gondorff: What's your problem?Doyle Lonnegan: I'm putting half a million dollars on Lucky Dan to win, third race at Riverside Park.
Henry Gondorff: Can't lay that off in time. A bet like that could break us.
[Hooker stares at him incredulously]
Doyle Lonnegan: Not only are you a cheat, you're a gutless cheat as well.
Henry Gondorff: What are the odds?
Eddie Niles: Four to one.
Henry Gondorff: Take all of it!
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Crazy Credits
The opening animated logo for Universal Pictures is in 1930s style,matching the movie's setting, instead of the 1970s version. See more »
Soundtracks
"Rag Time Dance"(1906) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch See more »
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