The Sting (1973)

"...all it takes is a little confidence."Movie
Audience Score
80
The Sting
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PG 2 hr 9 minDec 25th, 1973Drama, Comedy, CrimeThe Sting Collection PosterPart of The Sting Collection
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1973 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 31st, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$5,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$159,616,327 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, David Brown Productions

The Sting Quotes

The Cost of Winning and Losses

Henry: You beat him, kid.
Hooker: You were right, Henry. It's not enough... But it's close.

Betting Mix-Up in Horse Race

Doyle: I put it all on Lucky Dan- half a million dollars to win.
Kid: To win? I said place! "Place it on Lucky D-" That horse is gonna run second!

The Sting Movies

Set in the 1930's this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang.