1973 · 129 min · PG
The Sting
Directed by George Roy Hill · Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Sting (1973) is a Comedy film, directed by George Roy Hill set in Chicago and Joliet during the 1930s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated PG.
A con artist and organized crime, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of revenge, greed & ambition, and betrayal run throughout.
Composer
Marvin HamlischScott Joplin
Cinematography
Robert Surtees
Cast
Paul NewmanRobert RedfordRobert ShawCharles DurningRay WalstonEileen BrennanHarold GouldJohn Heffernan
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Themes
RevengeGreed & AmbitionBetrayal
Tone
ComedicTense
Shape
Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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