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The Sting (1973) -- 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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Overview

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Director:
George Roy Hill
Writer (WGA):
David S. Ward (written by)
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Release Date:
10 January 1974 (Argentina) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
Recapture "the STING Experience". REMEMBER HOW GOOD THE FEEL WAS THE FIRST TIME (re-release) more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 7 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
You wanna make a film - here's how... more (181 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
129 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Trivia:
Technical advisor John Scarne doubled for Paul Newman's hands in the film. It was he who did all of the card manipulations and deck switching in the film. It would have taken a long time for someone to be able to master all of the card routines shown. In the film, we see Scarne's hands disappear off screen; a clever invisible cut hides the switch; Newman's hands return, and the camera pans up to his face. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: As Hooker flees Snyder under the El, a modern car and box truck can be seen in the distance ahead. more
Quotes:
Billie: Who told you this guy was in here?
Lieutenant William Snyder: Nobody. I just know what kind of woman he likes. Going to check all the joy houses till I find him.
Billie: Oh, well maybe I could help you, if you tell me his name.
Lieutenant William Snyder: I doubt it. Which way are the rooms?
Billie: Right through there. But I wouldn't go in there if I were you.
Lieutenant William Snyder: What you are going to do, call the cops?
Billie: I don't have to. You'd be busting in on the Chief of Police just up the hall.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "NYPD Blue: Zeppo Marks Brothers (#1.18)" (1994) more
Soundtrack:
PINE APPLE RAG more

FAQ

If Lonnegan was born in Five Points (NYC), why does he have a thick Irish brogue?
They seemed to have an awful lot of overhead for a half million payout. Is it worth it?
Why didn't Lonegan know who Hooker was, despite having ordered him killed?
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51 out of 64 people found the following comment useful.
You wanna make a film - here's how..., 23 December 2005
Author: petangi from Blandford Forum England

A delicious wheeze from start to finish. Certainly a film that leaves you thinking that you'd like to have been in Henry's gang and played a part in separating Lonnegan from his dough. The editing is pin sharp and beautifully cast with a superb musical track to keep you company. The framing, the photography, the pace all dovetail exquisitely and if you feel left outside of the game plan in your first viewing, never fear, the second time of watching, you'll enjoy it just as much but it will mean more. Certainly it's a film you'll want to see a second time. At least. Oscars rightly by the handful and nominations are full deserved to combine for a winning performance by all concerned. Definitely in my top fifty of all time.

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