The Sting (1973)

...all it takes is a little confidence.

The Sting (1973) poster

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.

Director: George Roy Hill
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marvin Hamlisch, Scott Joplin
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Editing: William Reynolds
Production: Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, David Brown Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $160M
Original Language: en

Themes

Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke

Keywords

bet, chicago, illinois, repayment, horse race, con man, mafia boss, heist, caper, ragtime, off track betting, sting operation, alley, 1930s, mischievous, cautionary

Trailer

The Sting Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sting about?
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.
Who directed The Sting?
The Sting was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in The Sting?
The Sting stars Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan.
How long is The Sting?
The Sting has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is The Sting?
The Sting is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Sting?
The Sting had a budget of $6M.
How much did The Sting gross?
The Sting grossed $160M worldwide.
Where was The Sting produced?
The Sting was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sting?
The themes of The Sting include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke.