The Sting (Download)
- Genre: Drama
- Released: August 10, 2011
- Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Eileen Brennan, Charles Durning...
- Director: George Roy Hill
- Rated: PG
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Synopsis
This lighthearted caper tells the story of two con men who attempt to swindle a powerful racketeer in 1930s Chicago. Johnny Hooker is a young confidence man whose mentor is murdered when they run afoul of syndicate head Doyle Lonnegan. Seeking revenge as well as a career boost, Hooker joins forces with old pro Henry Gondorff. Together the two scam artists cook up a complicated gambling sting that could net them the big score they are looking for.
Cast & Crew
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Eileen Brennan, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Harold Gould, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss, Robert Earl Jones, James Sloyan, Charles Dierkop, Sally Kirkland, Avon Long, Arch Johnson, Ed Bakey, Brad Sullivan, John Quade, Larry D. Mann, Joe Tornatore
Director: George Roy Hill
Details
- Running time: 130 minutes
- Original Language: English
- Award: Academy Awards - Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score (1973), Academy Awards - Best Costume Design (1973), Academy Awards - Best Original Screenplay (1973), Academy Awards - Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (1973), Academy Awards - Best Director (1973), Academy Awards - Best Art Direction (1973), Academy Awards - Best Film Editing (1973), Academy Awards - Best Picture (1973)
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