
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.


Part of the
The Sting Collection
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.
Featured Cast & Crew
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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
George Roy Hill
Director
David S. Ward
Writer
Tony Bill
ProducerJulia Phillips
ProducerMichael Phillips
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of PhotographyWilliam Reynolds
Editor
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Scott Joplin
Original Music ComposerProduction Companies
Universal PicturesStatus
Released
Original Language
English (English)
Release Date
December 25, 1973
Runtime
2h 9m
Budget
$5.50 Million~ (USD)
Revenue
$159.62 Million (USD)
Keywords
ComedyCrimeDramaBetChicago, Illinois1930sMischievousCautionaryHeistCaperRepaymentHorse RaceCon ManMafia BossRagtimeOff Track BettingSting OperationAlley
