The Sting II
“The con is on... place your bets!”
Synopsis
Hooker and Gondorf pull a con on Macalinski, an especially nasty mob boss with the help of Veronica, a new grifter. They convince this new victim that Hooker is a somewhat dull boxer who is tired of taking dives for Gondorf. There is a ringer. Lonigan, their victim from the first movie, is setting them up to take the fall.
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Jackie Gleason
Fargo Gondorff
Mac Davis
Jake Hooker
Teri Garr
Veronica
Karl Malden
Gus Macalinski
Oliver Reed
Lonnegan
Bert Remsen
Kid Colors
Kathalina Veniero
Blonde with Kid Colors
José Pérez
Carlos (Lonnegan's Guard)
Larry Bishop
Gellecher (Lonnegan's 2nd Guard)
Francis X. McCarthy
Lonnegan's Thug
Richard C. Adams
Lonnegan's Thug
Ron Rifkin
Eddie
Harry James
Band Leader
Frances Bergen
Lady Dorsett
Monica Lewis
Band Singer
Danie-Wade Dalton
Messenger
Val Avery
O'Malley
Jill Jaress
Gertie
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Ward, Dean Riesner
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Sting II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
David S. Ward, Dean Riesner
Lalo Schifrin
Wilmer Butler
Department Leadership Roster
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Kagan
Director
David S. Ward
Writer
Dean Riesner
Writer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sting II
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What is The Sting II about?
Hooker and Gondorf pull a con on Macalinski, an especially nasty mob boss with the help of Veronica, a new grifter. They convince this new victim that Hooker is a somewhat dull boxer who is tired of taking dives for Gondorf. There is a ringer. Lonigan, their victim from the first movie, is setting them up to take the fall.
Who directed The Sting II?
The Sting II was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in The Sting II?
The principal cast of The Sting II includes Jackie Gleason, Mac Davis, Teri Garr, Karl Malden, Oliver Reed.
When was The Sting II released and how long is it?
The Sting II was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Sting II make at the box office?
The Sting II grossed $6.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Sting II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sting II was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sting II?
The Sting II holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).