Directed by George Roy Hill • 1973 • United States
Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw
This phenomenal smash hit starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford is a flawlessly crafted caper about two Depression-era grifters who join forces to pull an elaborate con on a powerful crime boss (Robert Shaw). Featuring a ragtime score headlined by Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” an impressive all-star supporting cast, and one of the most dynamic screen pairings in film history, THE STING swept the 1974 Academy Awards, winning seven trophies including Best Picture and Best Director for George Roy Hill.
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