Rent The Sting (1973)
4.0 of 5 from 308 ratings
2h 4min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Set in the 1930's this intricate comedy caper deals with an ambitious small time crook (Robert Redford) and a veteran con man (Paul Newman) who seeks 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-crosses in movie history, complete with an amazing surprise finish.
- Actors:
- Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss, Robert Earl Jones, James Sloyan, Charles Dierkop, Lee Paul, Sally Kirkland, Avon Long, Arch Johnson, Ed Bakey, Brad Sullivan
- Directors:
- George Roy Hill
- Producers:
- Tony Bill, Michael Phillips, Julia Phillips
- Writers:
- David S. Ward
- Others:
- William Reynolds, David S. Ward, James Payne, Henry Bumstead, Edith Head, Marvin Hamlish, Robert Surtees, Ronald K. Pierce, Robert Bertrand, Marvin Hamlisch
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
- Award Winners, Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films, Best Films Ever, Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1, Films & TV by topic, Getting to Know :Tom Hanks, Heist Movies: Masterminds and Mavericks, inema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 2, Introducing the EGOT Crowd, Introducing the Thesping Olympians, Oscars: Winners & Losers, Remembering James Earl Jones, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top 10 Films About Trains: Thrillers, Top 10 Guest Houses On Film, Top Films
- Awards:
1974 Oscar Best Costume Design
1974 Oscar Best Original Screen Play
1974 Oscar Best Music Original Song Score or Adaptation Score
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 10/09/2012
- Run Time:
- 129 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS 2.0 Mono, German DTS 2.0 Mono, Italian DTS 2.0 Mono, Japanese DTS 5.1, Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono
- Subtitles:
- Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- The Art Of The Sting - 3-part documentary on the creation of the film featuring interviews with Robert Redford, Paul Newman and many more
- 100 Years Of Universal: Restoring The Classics - An in-depth look at the intricate process of preserving the studio's film legacy
- 100 Years Of Universal: The '70s - A look at Universal^ iconic movies and filmmakers during this dynamic decade
- 100 Years Of Universal: The Lot - A behind-the-scenes look at the movie magic created on the famous Universal Studios lot
- Theatrical Trailer
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 17/05/2021
- Run Time:
- 129 minutes
- Languages:
- Brazilian Portuguese DTS 2.0 Mono, Czech DTS 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS 2.0 Mono, Hungarian DTS 5.1, Latin American Spanish DTS 5.1, Polish Voice Over DTS 5.1, Russian DTS 2.0 Mono
- Subtitles:
- Brazilian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- The Art Of The Sting: 3-Part Documentary on The Creation of The Film Featuring Interviews With Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Many More 100 Years of Universal: Restoring The Classics 100 Years of Universal: The '70s
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
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Reviews (2) of The Sting
A great film, not a con! - The Sting review by Pete P
Although it's a little old, The Sting is an excellent film. It's well written, the acting is perfect and the attention to detail with costumes and sets is second to none. Add to that a ripping yarn with a fantastic twist right at the end, and you have a well produced, thoroughly enjoyable film. If you enjoyed Hustle on the TV, you'll love this!
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Seen it all before...... - The Sting review by JD
I spent much of this film knowing what was going on as ive seen it done in countless other films.
Gives the feeling your the one being conned.
It also feels a bit amateur at times.
However the acting is convincing, one that stands out is that Newman guy. His screen presence is matched only by the likes of Wil Smith, Sean Connery or Harrison Ford.
The film itself while we have all seen it all before is an inoffensive affair. There is no pandering, telling us what to think or box ticking. Its just telling an entertaining story. And something else that stands out is this is pure entertainment. There is no misery to shock the audience and the plot never gets bogged down in over complication. It plays out in a positive fashion so as it closes youll feel happy and satisfied with your 2 hours.
Joking aside, when this film started we werent sure about it, but once you get used to its style and settle into the story it really does stand out as a fantastic film.
Is it right, something so old stands up so well today? Should I remember this film and recommend it to my children when i couldnt name a single one of the countless copies its spawned since?
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