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The Sting (1973)

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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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John Heffernan ...
Eddie Niles
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Jack Kehoe ...
Erie Kid
Dimitra Arliss ...
Loretta
Robert Earl Jones ...
Luther Coleman (as Robertearl Jones)
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Mottola (as James J. Sloyan)
Charles Dierkop ...
Floyd - Bodyguard
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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 Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

con | con man | courier | con artist | revenge | See more »

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...all it takes is a little Confidence. See more »

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Comedy | Crime | Drama

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

10 January 1974 (Argentina)  »

Also Known As:

El golpe  »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$159,600,000 (USA)
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(Westrex Recording System)

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(Technicolor)

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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Richard Boone was the first choice for the role of Lonnegan. Oliver Reed was offered the role but refused to test for it (he would later play Lonnegan in the sequel). Stephen Boyd was also considered. See more »

Goofs

When Lonnegan receives the first call, the outside shots of the drugstore show radically different sunlight. Hours have passed instead of just one minute in the narrative. See more »

Quotes

Doyle Lonnegan: You see that fella in the red sweather over there? His name's Donnie McCoy. Works a few of the protection rackets for Cunnaro when he's waiting for something better to happen. Donnie and I have known each other since we were six. Take a good look at that face, Floyd. Because if he ever finds out I can be beat by one lousy grifter, I'll have to kill him and every other hood who wants to muscle in on my Chicago operation.
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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 »

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Referenced in The Newsroom: Bullies (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Gladiolus Rag"
(1907) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch
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The Sting
14 April 1999 | by (Marietta, OH) – See all my reviews

Great comedy-crime caper with giants Newman and Redford rekindling their "Butch & Sundance" flame to take down crime lord Robert Shaw (his finest role). Marvin Hamlisch beautifully recreates Scott Joplin's great music, while director George Roy Hill and screenwriter David S. Ward keep the film moving with snappy dialogue, wonderful art direction and editing and an excellent supporting cast. Followed by a sequel ten years later with Jackie Gleason.


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