The Sting Synopsis & Movie Info
Synopsis
Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as two master con men who pull the scam of a lifetime to get revenge on a corrupt crime boss (Robert Shaw). With a plot full of surprising twists and the famous ragtime score, the film received 10 Oscar nominations in 1973, winning Best Picture among others.
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
01/01/1995
DVD Release Date:
03/31/1998
Rating:
G
Run Time:
135 min.
Distributor(s):
David Brown Productions
Production Co.:
David Brown Productions
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Cons and Scams, Dishonor Among Thieves
Tone:
Wry, Deadpan, Humorous, Atmospheric, Understated
Keywords:
bookie, mentor, revenge, cheating, con/scam, gangster, high-stakes, rackets [corruption]
Time Period:
1930s
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters
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