USA,
1973, 129 min
(Alternative: 124 min)
Directed by:
George Roy HillScreenplay:
David S. WardCinematography:
Robert SurteesCast:
Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss (more)VOD (1)
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Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, The Sting, is one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed films of all time. Set in the 1930s, this intricate comedy caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook (Robert Redford) and a veteran con man (Paul Newman) who seek revenge on the vicious crime lord (Robert Shaw) who murdered one of their gang. How this group of charlatans puts "the sting" on their enemy makes for the greatest double-cross in movie history, complete with an amazing surprise finish. (Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1974 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1974 - George Roy Hill (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1974 - Marvin Hamlisch (Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1974 - Robert Redford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1974 - Robert Surtees (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Screenplay)