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The Sting

The Sting

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The Sting

"...all it takes is a little confidence."

1973

2h 9m

8.0(3091 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Drama

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.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Henry Gondorff

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Johnny Hooker

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

Doyle Lonnegan

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Lt. Wm. Snyder

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

J.J. Singleton

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Billie

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

Kid Twist

John Heffernan

John Heffernan

Eddie Niles

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

F.B.I. Agent Polk

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

Erie Kid

Creative team

Directed by: George Roy Hill
Written by: David S. Ward
Produced by: Tony Bill
Julia Phillips

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