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The Sting (1973)
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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. Director:George Roy HillWriter:David S. Ward |
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Won 7 Oscars.
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| Eileen Brennan | ... | ||
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John Heffernan | ... |
Eddie Niles
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Jack Kehoe | ... |
Erie Kid
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Dimitra Arliss | ... |
Loretta
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Robert Earl Jones | ... |
Luther Coleman
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James Sloyan | ... |
Mottola
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Charles Dierkop | ... |
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Storyline
When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss, two con men, one experienced and one young try to get even by pulling off the big con on the mob boss. The story unfolds with several twists and last minute alterations. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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...all it takes is a little Confidence. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
El golpe See more »Filming Locations:
Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$156,000,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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matching the movie's setting, instead of the 1970s version. See more »
(1901) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch See more »
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Trivia
Many characters are seen drinking Schlitz beer during the film. Schlitz was the largest beer company in the world during the 1930s. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Gondorff is sobered up, his hair, position and the state of his soaked pants change between shots. See more »Quotes
Johnny Hooker: Luther said I could learn some things from you. I already know how to drink.See more »
Crazy Credits
The opening animated logo for Universal Pictures is in 1930s style,matching the movie's setting, instead of the 1970s version. See more »
Soundtracks
"Easy Winners"(1901) (uncredited)
Written by Scott Joplin
Conducted and Adapted by Marvin Hamlisch See more »
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