Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Robert Shaw

Two clever con artists arrange an elaborate sting against a powerful crime lord who murdered their friend.

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PG, 2 hrs. 9 min.

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Release Date: June 1, 1973

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DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005

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  • September 14, 2009
    A masterpiece. A true classic. One of the most entertaining and enjoyable con artist films and one of the best movies of all time. It's exciting, funny and very very clever. Paul Newman and Robert Redford regain their buddy team title. Their teriffic. Redford gives a sensational ...( read more)performance. Newman is brilliant. Lot's of fun from start to finish. Great entertainment that you'll love. Sizzeling twist with an ending that will shock you and at the end and surprise you incrediably.
  • July 15, 2009
    Its a good movie but i didnt like it. I just didnt care about anything in this movie. it had some funny stuff doh
  • February 11, 2009
    A real hollywood classic, a Big con movie to end all con movies.
    Newman and Redford are together again, and these two together are just cinematic gold.
    Redford plays the young small time con artist Johnny Hooker. When Hookers mentor Luther is murdered he teams up with the legen...( read more)dary con artist Henry Gondorff (Newman) to exact revenge and ultimitely to pull the greatest con ever over the man who ordered the killing Mob boss Doyle Lonnegan.
    Hasn't aged a day and with a score that's istantly recognisable the Sting is a grand scale masterpiece.
  • January 11, 2009
    Doyle Lonnegan: Your boss is quite a card player, Mr. Kelly; how does he do it?
    Johnny Hooker: He cheats.

    The same crew from Butch and Sundance return for a con/comedy/caper. Another great movie featuring great chemistry between Redford and Newman, and even Quint comes along for...( read more) the ride this time around. The acting is great across the board. The style of the film is very cool, very nicely done with great cinematography and some neat camera work. The soundtrack is great as well, keeping intact the ole' timey feel of the movie. The plot matters most this time around, and it is very well constructed featuring the themes of revenge and con artist tactics.

    Johnny Hooker: Can you get a mob together?
    Henry Gondorff: After what happened to Luther, I don't think I can get more than two, three hundred guys.

    The story involves a budding friendship between two con artists looking to take down a powerful crime lord who murdered their friend. An elaborate plan ensues, but this movie is anything but a drama.

    Henry Gondorff: Tough luck, Lonnehan. But that's what you get for playing with your head up your ass!

    Great movie, very entertaining.

    Floyd: Doyle, I KNOW I gave him four THREES. He had to make a SWITCH. We can't let him get away with that.
    Doyle Lonnegan: What was I supposed to do - call him for cheating better than me, in front of the others?
  • December 13, 2008
    boring and dull. newman and redford swap leadership roles from butch and sundance. butch and sundance was miles better though
  • November 17, 2009
    Stylish and witty... of course it is! It's Redford and Newman.
  • November 11, 2009
    all time great redford is the best
  • November 7, 2009
    Va beh, questa è storia.
  • November 5, 2009
    a film who made classic , little years after .two great actors , a very good cast and G. R. Hill in the direction , show us a trap , against gangsters in bets
  • November 5, 2009
    havn't seen it...before my time lol

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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie has a nice, light-fingered style to it. full review

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  • JesusismyRock144
    March 24, 2007
    oh my goodness this is my favorite movie in the whole world and i am not even kidding.
    love the acting, love the story, love the music, love EVERYTHING!

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