Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled. As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.
Who played Lonergan in The Sting?
Robert Shaw
Is The Sting a true story?
Created by screenwriter David S. Ward, the story was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his 1940 book The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man.
Why does Snyder show up in Chicago The Sting?
Over time, Johnny-as-Kelly manages to get Lonnegan's trust. But he runs into another problem when Lt. Snyder shows up in Chicago looking for him. Polk says he wants Snyder to make sure that he gets Lonnegan out of the betting shop the moment the FBI busts in.
Is The Sting a good movie?
But The Sting is the most purely enjoyable film in Oscar history and that, I think, puts it in the most valuable American film-making tradition of all. First and foremost, The Sting is simply a great caper movie.
Is Sting good for 13 year old?
Also, in the begginging there is a stripper show, but it is only a few minutes, and no one gets fully naked. Would reccomend to teens 13+, and anyone under that age may not understand.
Is The Sting okay for kids?
The Sting is easily one of the best caper films ever made. The movie has a PG rating, but it came out in 1973, nine years before the PG-13 rating debuted. And that is a more appropriate rating for this film. It is not suitable for kids, being much too long and complex.May 4, 2019
What was wrong with Robert Redford's hand in The Sting?
During filming Robert Redford was recovering from a broken right thumb sustained in a skiing accident a few months before, and was supposed to be wearing a cast. Numerous times in the film he uses his right hand oddly to avoid using the thumb, such as holding a fork with four fingers but not the thumb.
How much did Lonnegan lose in The Sting?
Henry and Johnny decide to go meet Lonnegan in one of the man's secret poker games. Henry—who's going under the name Shaw—heads straight into the game and cheats Lonnegan out of a whopping fifteen thousand dollars.
When did Robert Redford watch The Sting?
He seldom watches his movies. He didn't see “The Sting,” a smash hit in 1973, until 2004 when his grandson suggested it at Christmastime. “I thought it was a really good movie,” Mr. Redford marveled.
What happened at the end of The Sting?
Polk tells Hooker that he can leave, but Gondorff shoots Hooker in the back. Polk then shoots Gondorff. As Lonnegan looks aghast at the carnage, Snyder hustles him out of the building. After they leave, Hooker and Gondorff, both unharmed, stand up.