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The Sting

The Sting

...all it takes is a little confidence.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Sting
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1973-12-25
  • Runtime: 129 minutes
  • Rating: 8.029/10 (2733 votes)
  • Budget: $5,500,000
  • Revenue: $159,616,327
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, David Brown Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1114
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

as Henry Gondorff

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

as Johnny Hooker

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

as Doyle Lonnegan

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

as Lt. Wm. Snyder

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

as J.J. Singleton

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

as Billie

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

as Kid Twist

John Heffernan

John Heffernan

as Eddie Niles

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

as F.B.I. Agent Polk

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

as Erie Kid

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sting?

The Sting is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1973-12-25.

Who are the main actors in The Sting?

The main cast includes Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, .

Where can I watch The Sting online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Sting is available.

Is The Sting based on a true story?

...all it takes is a little confidence.

What is the IMDb rating of The Sting?

The Sting has an IMDb rating of 8.029/10 based on 2733 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Sting?

The movie had a production budget of $5,500,000 and earned $159,616,327 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Sting?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, David Brown Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Sting filmed?

The Sting was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Sting?

The total runtime of The Sting is 129 minutes.

Is The Sting suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Sting?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Sting.

Does The Sting have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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