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The Sting

...all it takes is a little confidence.

★ 8.0 1973 129 min PG ComedyCrimeDrama

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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The Sting in its release era

Released in 1973, The Sting sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1973-12-25
Rating
PG
TMDB score
8.0/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, Bill/Phillips Productions

People behind the title

DirectorGeorge Roy HillWriterDavid S. WardCastPaul NewmanCastRobert RedfordCastRobert ShawCastCharles DurningCastRay Walston

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