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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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Director:
George Roy Hill
Writer (WGA):
David S. Ward (written by)
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Release Date:
10 tammikuu 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 | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 7 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations more
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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:
Robert Redford didn't see the movie until June 2004. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the scene where the banker is ordering props for the betting parlor, the prop salesman's sentence "If you want a counter and bar..." is obviously dubbed over. His mouth is completely off. more
Quotes:
Johnny Hooker: Luther said I could learn some things from you. I already know how to drink. more
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Featured in The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
PINE APPLE RAG more

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You wanna make a film - here's how..., 23 joulukuu 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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