ComedyCrimeDrama

THE STING

"...all it takes is a little confidence."

19732h 9m8.0 TMDb

Directed by George Roy Hill

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.9

Emotion7.1

Complexity6.7

Humor6.7

Realism6.7

Action5.4

Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

✓fans of character-driven stories
✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

–those seeking nonstop action

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