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Movie Info

Release Date: December 25, 1973
Runtime: 129 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (15)
Genres:
Drama Crime Comedy
Budget: $5,500,000
Revenue: $159,616,327
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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93%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.0/10
TMDB
2,915 votes
8.2/10
IMDb
299,547 votes
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The Sting

1973

"Trust is a game; deception is the prize."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: L'arnaque? 🇪🇸 ES: El golpe? 🇵🇹 PT: Golpe de Mestre? 🇮🇹 IT: La stangata? 🇯🇵 JA: スティング? All international titles (15) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1974 Oscars Best Director George Roy Hill

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $5,500,000
Revenue: $159,616,327
Profit $154,116,327
ROI +2802.1% (29x)

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The Sting is directed by George Roy Hill .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#1930s 55 #cautionary 42 #chicago, illinois 41 #heist 38 #mischievous 24 #con man 16 #horse race 9 #bet 8 #caper 8 #repayment 8 #mafia boss 6 #sting operation 3 #ragtime 2 #off track betting 1 #alley 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Sting

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  • The production of The Sting required extensive research into con artist techniques, leading the filmmakers to consult with former con men to ensure authenticity in the portrayal of schemes.

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  • The film features a notable scene where a character is seen playing a game of poker, which includes a subtle nod to the classic con game of three-card monte, reinforcing the film's themes of deception.

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  • Filming took place in various locations in and around Chicago, capturing the city’s vintage architecture which added authenticity to the film's 1930s setting.

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