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The Sting II 1983

“The con is on... place your bets!”

Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Network
Universal Pictures
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 53 votes PG ComedyCrime Released
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What is The Sting II?

The Sting II is a comedy and crime film released in the United States on February 18, 1983. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes and is rated PG.

Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Feb 18, 1983
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures
Revenue
$6,347,072
Genres
Comedy, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 53 votes
Episode runtime
~102 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Universal Pictures
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Overview

The Sting II is a comedy and crime film released in the United States on February 18, 1983. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes and is rated PG. The story follows the characters Hooker and Gondorf as they attempt to execute a con against a mob boss named Macalinski. To facilitate this scheme, they enlist the help of a new grifter named Veronica. The trio attempts to convince Macalinski that Hooker is a dull boxer who has grown tired of taking dives for Gondorf. As the plot unfolds, the group discovers that there is a ringer involved in the situation. Furthermore, the characters must contend with Lonigan, who was a victim of their previous con in the first movie. Lonigan is actively working to set them up so that they will take the fall for the current operation. The film is categorized as a comedy and crime production, and its promotional tagline states that the con is on and encourages viewers to place their bets.

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Should you watch it?

“Grifters Hooker and Gondorf target a nasty mob boss while facing a setup from their past.”

Reasons to watch
  • Follows up with classic characters Hooker and Gondorf as they execute a complex con.
  • Features a tense dynamic involving a nasty mob boss named Macalinski.
  • Brings back the victim Lonigan from the first movie to set up a dangerous trap.
Keep in mind
  • Viewers may find the plot hindered by the returning victim Lonigan setting them up to take the fall.

Watch it if you want to see Hooker and Gondorf execute a high-stakes grift against a dangerous mob boss.

This is a comedy and crime film with a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes, rated PG.

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Where can I stream or watch The Sting II?

The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

Is The Sting II worth watching?

It is worth watching if you enjoy crime comedies featuring classic grifting plots and returning characters.

What is the runtime of The Sting II?

The movie has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.

Who are the main characters involved in the con?

The main characters include Hooker, Gondorf, the new grifter Veronica, the mob boss Macalinski, and Lonigan.

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