Comedy,Crime,Drama
United States of America
The Sting is a 1973 American crime comedy film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The film is set in the 1930s and follows the story of Johnny Hooker (Redford), a small-time confidence trickster, and Henry Gondorff (Newman), a veteran con man.
The two join forces to pull off a complicated scam on Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw), a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang members. Together with a team of con artists, they plan an elaborate scheme to swindle Lonnegan out of a large sum of money.
The film features a number of twists and turns as the con artists work to outsmart Lonnegan and his cronies, leading up to a climactic finale that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The Sting was a critical and commercial success, winning seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. The film is widely regarded as a classic of the crime genre, known for its intricate plot, vivid characters, and clever dialogue.
