Rent The Sting (1973)
4.0 of 5 from 325 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:
- 100 Years of Paul Newman, Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films, Best Films Ever, Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1, Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 2, Getting to Know: Tom Hanks, Heist Movies: Masterminds and Mavericks, Introducing the EGOT Crowd, Introducing the Thesping Olympians, Oscar Nominations Competition 2026, Oscars: Winners & Losers, Remembering James Earl Jones, Remembering Robert Redford, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top 10 Films About Trains: Thrillers, Top 10 Guest Houses On Film, What to Watch Next If You Liked Jaws
- 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 (5) 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!
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
The Best Caper Movie - The Sting review by GI
Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture this is a hugely entertaining crime drama with comedy undertones due to the superb pairing of Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Brilliantly structured, scripted and edited it's one of the best American films of the 70s and is one of those that everyone should make sure they see at least once. Set in 1936 during the Great Depression Hooker (Redford) is a small time street con man but he's very good at it. When he and his partner steal from big time gangster, Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) they become hunted men. When Lonnegan has Hooker's friend murdered he wants revenge and goes to Henry Gondorff (Newman) who is reputedly the master of the Big Con. Together they plan to take Donnegan down but can they trust each other? This is riveting to watch as nothing is ever what it seems and you never know who is on whose side so it plays out like a 'whodunnit' style narrative. It's definitely one of the best 'caper' movies you'll ever see and it's yet to be bettered in that genre. The Chicago of the 1930s is wonderfully and authentically constructed for the film using mostly studio sets with a nostalgic feel even down to using the old Universal Studio logo at the beginning. This is one of those really entertaining films with two major stars at the height of their fame, in a cleverly plotted film that everyone will enjoy I guarantee.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Happy to Be Had - The Sting review by griggs
I found this slow and a bit flat the first time, an odd complaint about a long con. I blame the title. A film called The Sting ought to have a buzz to it. Mostly I got Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer repeatedly turning up like a bad penny.
This time I knew the score, even if I’d forgotten the twists. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are such good company I stopped clock-watching.
I got conned all over again and happily admitted defeat.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.