The Sting

The Sting

...all it takes is a little confidence.

Rating

3.0 (1)

Release Date

12/25/1973

Runtime

129 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,500,000

Revenue

$159,616,327

Homepage

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How It Feels

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A witty, ingeniously plotted heist where elaborate con artistry and genuine affection between two rogues make for a film that's as much fun to watch unfold as it is satisfying when the final gambit lands.

Mood

PlayfulExhilaratingBittersweet

Themes

RevengeFriendshipRedemption

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

NaturalisticWidescreen epic

Structure

Linear

Reviews

nicolascagegoons

ngl very dissapointing especially when its twist near the end is so masterfull and well thought out.

but with that said, i didn't connect with any of the characters, like im not really sure why im suppose to root for any of these people.
like yeah sure hooker's friend dies but what about hooker himself?
can we get some of him as a person?
i like anti hero's but there wasn't much remarkability in either of the main duo.
rest in peace robert redford

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