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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

I've got nothing but pure love for this amazing classic.

5 years ago
hansl1
Hans L D H
rated 8

Dejlig klassiker

4 years ago
antonhandelsten
Anton händelsten
rated 8

En fanatiskt rulle som var väldigt välskriven med många intensiva dialoger som föll mig i smaken!

2 months ago

Cast & Crew

George Roy Hill
Director
Paul Newman
As Henry Gondorff
Robert Redford
As Johnny Hooker
Robert Shaw
As Doyle Lonnegan
Charles Durning
As Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walston
As J.J. Singleton
Eileen Brennan
As Billie
Harold Gould
As Kid Twist

Frequently asked questions

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The Sting is a classic comedy-drama film set in the 1930s, following the story of two grifters, Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) and Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), who team up to avenge the murder of their friend and fellow con man, Luther Coleman (Robert Shaw), at the hands of ruthless crime boss Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). With the help of a seasoned crew of con artists, they meticulously plan and execute an elaborate scam known as "the wire," creating a phony off-track betting parlor to swindle Lonnegan out of his fortune. Along the way, Hooker and Gondorff must evade both Snyder, a corrupt Joliet police lieutenant, and Lonnegan's men, who are hot on their trail. With its sophisticated plot twists, witty dialogue, and memorable performances from its all-star cast, The Sting has become one of the most beloved and enduring films of all time.

Where can I stream The Sting? Toggle content

You can stream The Sting on: Apple TV Store

What movies are similar to The Sting? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Sting include Freebie and the Bean, Big Bad Mama, The Longest Yard, Gumshoe, Flatfoot in Africa, $.

When was The Sting released in theaters? Toggle content

The Sting was released in theaters on December 25, 1973.