The Sting (1973)
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Set in the 1930s this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang.
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... Henry Gondorff
... Johnny Hooker
... Doyle Lonnegan
... Lt. Wm. Snyder
... J.J. Singleton
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Not only does it sting, it floats like a butterfly as well.
Academy Award Winner Best Picture, Academy Award Winner Best Director-George Roy Hill, Academy Award Winner Best Screenplay-David S. Ward, Academy Award Winner Best Editing-William Reynolds, Academy Award Winner Best Song Score-Marvin Hamlisch, Academy Award Winner Best Art Direction/Set Decoration-Bumstead & Payne, Academy Award Winner Best Costume Design-Edith Head, Nominated for Best Actor (Redford), Best Cinematography, Best Sound.
Few films can draw me in and indulge me on repeat viewings like The Sting does, it was barely 36 hours ago when I sat there talking to the screen offering advice like I was in the flipping film. I have seen it written that the film's success was only garnered because of the star appeal of the leads! Well for starters that is an insult to Robert Shaw who may be accused of overdoing it at times, but his portrayal of Lonnegan is a complete joy, witness the fury on his face during an on train poker game as the irrepressible Newman does comedy gold. Visually the film is a delight, and the story fuses together to culminate in an ending that not only stings with impact; but also floats like a cinematic butterfly. 10/10
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The Sting
Not only does it sting, it floats like a butterfly as well.
Academy Award Winner Best Picture, Academy Award Winner Best Director-George Roy Hill, Academy Award Winner Best Screenplay-David S. Ward, Academy Award Winner Best Editing-William Reynolds, Academy Award Winner Best Song Score-Marvin Hamlisch, Academy Award Winner Best Art Direction/Set Decoration-Bumstead & Payne, Academy Award Winner Best Costume Design-Edith Head, Nominated for Best Actor (Redford), Best Cinematography, Best Sound.
Few films can draw me in and indulge me on repeat viewings like The Sting does, it was barely 36 hours ago when I sat there talking to the screen offering advice like I was in the flipping film. I have seen it written that the film's success was only garnered because of the star appeal of the leads! Well for starters that is an insult to Robert Shaw who may be accused of overdoing it at times, but his portrayal of Lonnegan is a complete joy, witness the fury on his face during an on train poker game as the irrepressible Newman does comedy gold. Visually the film is a delight, and the story fuses together to culminate in an ending that not only stings with impact; but also floats like a cinematic butterfly. 10/10
Cast & Crew of
The Sting
Cast
... Henry Gondorff
... Johnny Hooker
... Doyle Lonnegan
... Lt. Wm. Snyder
... J.J. Singleton
... Billie
... Kid Twist
... Eddie Niles
... F.B.I. Agent Polk
... Erie Kid
... Loretta
... Luther Coleman
... Mottola
... Floyd (Bodyguard)
... Bodyguard
... Crystal
... Benny Garfield
... Combs
... Granger
... Cole
... Riley
... Train Conductor
... Burlesque House Comedian
... Alva Coleman
... Black Gloved Gunman
... Duke Boudreau
... Curly Jackson
... Greer
... Western Union Executive
... Louise Coleman
... Roulette Dealer
... Bill Clayton from Pittsburgh (uncredited)
... Kid Twist's Wife (uncredited)
... Landlady (uncredited)
... Lacey the Bouncer (uncredited)
... Landlord (uncredited)
... FBI Agent Chuck (uncredited)
... Mr. Jameson from Chicago (uncredited)
... Lady in Phone Booth (uncredited)
... Bank Officer (uncredited)
... Gambling Den Boss (uncredited)
Crew
... Art Direction
... Executive Producer
... Editor
... Stunts
... Set Costumer
... Costume Design
... Executive Producer
... Director
... Director of Photography
... Music Arranger
... Producer
... Producer
... Writer
... Sound
... Set Decoration
... Script Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Producer
... Associate Producer
... Music
... Sound
... Casting
... Casting
... Special Effects
... Second Assistant Director
... Hairstylist
... Visual Effects
... Camera Operator
... Makeup Artist
... Stunts
... Set Costumer
... Makeup Artist
... Unit Publicist
... Stunts
... First Assistant Director
... Makeup Artist
... Production Manager
... Stunts
... Set Costumer
... Technical Advisor
... Sound
... Title Illustration
... Music
... Property Master
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