The Sting
“...all it takes is a little confidence.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Henry Gondorff
Robert Redford
Johnny Hooker
Robert Shaw
Doyle Lonnegan
Charles Durning
Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walston
J.J. Singleton
Eileen Brennan
Billie
Harold Gould
Kid Twist
John Heffernan
Eddie Niles
Dana Elcar
F.B.I. Agent Polk
Jack Kehoe
Erie Kid
Dimitra Arliss
Loretta
Robert Earl Jones
Luther Coleman
James Sloyan
Mottola
Charles Dierkop
Floyd (Bodyguard)
Lee Paul
Bodyguard
Sally Kirkland
Crystal
Avon Long
Benny Garfield
Arch Johnson
Combs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Konfrontacje
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$159.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
29.02x
+$154.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Ward
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch, Scott Joplin
- Original Title
- The Sting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $159.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, Bill/Phillips Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roy Hill
David S. Ward
Marvin Hamlisch, Scott Joplin
Robert Surtees
William Reynolds
Tony Bill, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips, Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy Hill
Director
Tony Bill
Producer
Julia Phillips
Producer
Michael Phillips
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
David S. Ward
Writer
Scott Joplin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 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.
Who directed The Sting?
The Sting was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in The Sting?
The principal cast of The Sting includes Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston.
When was The Sting released and how long is it?
The Sting was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sting?
The Sting had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $159.6M at the worldwide box office (29.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Sting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sting was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, Scott Joplin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sting?
The Sting holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).