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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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Cast
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Mottola
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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>
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...all it takes is a little Confidence. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 January 1974 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
El golpe See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$159,600,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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(1907) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch
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First Universal Studios film to win the Best Picture Oscar since All Quiet on the Western Front. See more »Goofs
When Johnny meets a passed-out Henry for the first time in Henry's apartment, Johnny is wearing a maroon pinstripe suit with a gray three-button collarless undershirt instead of a dress shirt. He also has a three-day stubble. The very next scene,they are both in the bathroom as Henry sobers up in the shower. This time, Johnny has on the same pants, but his coat is off an he's wearing a blue wide-collared dress shirt and is clean shaven. See more »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
"Gladiolus Rag"(1907) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch
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A magical plot, dead on art direction, brilliant supporting roles (most notably Robert Shaw, ya falla?), and the guiding hand of Redford/Newman chemistry make this one of the Hollywood's great films. "The Sting" is a hallmark of the "Golden Age" of American film, and has molded not only countless films, but numerous genres, few of which have met the challenge of its master.