The Sting(1973)
“...all it takes is a little confidence.”
Overview
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
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$160M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Henry Gondorff
Robert Redford
as Johnny Hooker
Robert Shaw
as Doyle Lonnegan
Charles Durning
as Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walston
as J.J. Singleton
Eileen Brennan
as Billie
Harold Gould
as Kid Twist
John Heffernan
as Eddie Niles
Dana Elcar
as F.B.I. Agent Polk
Jack Kehoe
as Erie Kid
Dimitra Arliss
as Loretta
Robert Earl Jones
as Luther Coleman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$160M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • The Zanuck/Brown Company • Bill/Phillips Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sting?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sting (1973).
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 and released in 1973. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is The Sting?▼
The Sting has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sting?▼
The cast of The Sting includes Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker, Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan, Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder, Ray Walston as J.J. Singleton and more.
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