The Sting
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.
Critics Sentiment
FBI raid reveals the elaborate con within con
Lonnegan's men murder Luther and Hooker flees Chicago
The film builds steadily from Luther's murder through increasingly clever cons to the spectacular revelation of the final sting.
The Sting maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout, building from a strong opening through expertly crafted middle sequences to a universally acclaimed climactic revelation. Critics consistently praised the film's perfect balance of humor, character work, and intricate plotting, with the final twist earning particular acclaim as a masterpiece of misdirection.
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Paul Newman
Henry Gondorff
Robert Redford
Johnny Hooker
Robert Shaw
Doyle Lonnegan
Charles Durning
Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walston
J.J. Singleton
Eileen Brennan
Billie
Harold Gould
Kid Twist
John Heffernan
Eddie Niles
Dana Elcar
F.B.I. Agent Polk
Jack Kehoe
Erie Kid
Dimitra Arliss
Loretta
Robert Earl Jones
Luther Coleman
James Sloyan
Mottola
Charles Dierkop
Floyd (Bodyguard)
Lee Paul
Bodyguard
Sally Kirkland
Crystal
Avon Long
Benny Garfield
Arch Johnson
Combs
Ed Bakey
Granger
Brad Sullivan
Cole
Crew
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