The Sting 1973
“...all it takes is a little confidence.”
What is The Sting?
The film is a crime comedy-drama about a con man and his partner. The story revolves around a novice con man who teams up with an acknowledged master.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, Bill/Phillips Productions
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $159,616,327
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
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Overview
The film is a crime comedy-drama about a con man and his partner. The story revolves around a novice con man who teams up with an acknowledged master. The two men have a common goal, which is to avenge the death of someone they both know. To achieve this goal, they plan to execute a complex and elaborate con. Their target is a big-time mobster who has a large fortune. The ultimate goal of the con is to swindle this fortune from the mobster. The film is a depiction of a big con, where the two con men use their skills and expertise to deceive and cheat the mobster. The story showcases the partnership and the skills of the two con men as they work together to pull off the ultimate big con.
Should you watch it?
“A rookie con joins a seasoned swindler to outwit a mob boss in a daring heist.”
- Stylish direction and visuals
- Intricate period con plot
- Blend of comedy, crime, and drama
- Complex plot demands close attention
Watch it if you enjoy clever caper stories with period flair.
The film’s light‑hearted crime comedy is suitable for general audiences, rated PG.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre does The Sting belong to?
The Sting is classified as a comedy, crime, and drama caper film.
When was The Sting released?
It premiered in the United States on December 25, 1973.
When and where is the story set?
The story takes place in September 1936, during the Great Depression era.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.
What is the central premise of the plot?
A novice con man partners with an experienced master to swindle a mobster as revenge for a friend's murder.