The Sting (1973)

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Written by David S. Ward

Directed by George Roy Hill

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1973

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

The time is... the 1930's, the place... Chicago, USA

When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss, a young conmen teams up with an experienced master of the big con to get his revenge on his friends muderers.

Now they try to get even by pulling off the biggest con of their lives on a mob boss and criminal banker, to win themselves a fortune.

The story unfolds with several twists and last minute alterations.

When is The Sting next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on RTÉ 2 November 28th, 5:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Robert RedfordRobert RedfordJohnny Hooker/Kelly
Image for Paul NewmanPaul NewmanHenry Gondorff/Mr. Shaw
Image for Robert ShawRobert ShawDoyle Lonnegan
Charles DurningLt. William Snyder
Ray WalstonJ.J. Singleton
Eileen BrennanBillie
Harold GouldKid Twist
John HeffernanEddie Niles
Dana ElcarFBI Agent Polk
Jack KehoeJoe Erie/Erie Kid
Dimitra ArlissLoretta Waitress at diner
Robert Earl JonesLuther Coleman
James SloyanMattola Lonnegan numbers runner
Charles DierkopFloyd
Lee PaulBodyguard

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