
1973 · Movie · 2h 9m · PG
The Sting
CriticsCritics: 88
AudienceAudience: 8.3
In 1930s America, a novice con artist joins forces with an experienced swindler after a mutual friend is killed. Together, they assemble an elaborate scheme to outwit a powerful mobster and take his fortune, navigating danger, deception, and the pressures of keeping their ambitious operation alive.
You’ll like this if you enjoy witty crime capers, charismatic partnerships, period style, and intricate schemes; Not for you if you prefer gritty realism, straightforward plots, or constant action, though fans of Paper Moon may connect with its charm.
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Cast
Paul NewmanRobert RedfordRobert ShawCharles DurningRay WalstonEileen BrennanHarold GouldJohn Heffernan
Director
George Roy Hill
If tonight is a The Sting night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.






