The Sting

About

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Credits

Directed by

• George Roy Hill

Written by

• David S. Ward

Produced by

• Julia Phillips
• Tony Bill
• Michael Phillips

Music by

• Marvin Hamlisch
• Scott Joplin

Cinematography

• Robert Surtees

Edited by

• William Reynolds

Cast

• Paul Newmanas Henry Gondorff
• Robert Redfordas Johnny Hooker
• Robert Shawas Doyle Lonnegan
• Charles Durningas Lt. Wm. Snyder
• Ray Walstonas J.J. Singleton
• Eileen Brennanas Billie
• Harold Gouldas Kid Twist
• John Heffernanas Eddie Niles
• Dana Elcaras F.B.I. Agent Polk
• Jack Kehoeas Erie Kid
• Dimitra Arlissas Loretta
• Robert Earl Jonesas Luther Coleman
• James Sloyanas Mottola
• Charles Dierkopas Floyd (Bodyguard)
• Lee Paulas Bodyguard
• Sally Kirklandas Crystal
• Avon Longas Benny Garfield
• Arch Johnsonas Combs
• Ed Bakeyas Granger
• Brad Sullivanas Cole

Genres