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When was the film The Sting made?

Writer Sebastian Wright
January 21, 1974 (Brazil)

Herein, is the sting based on a true story?

Created by screenwriter David S. Ward, the story was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his 1940 book The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man.

One may also ask, where was the sting set? Chicago

Thereof, how long is the movie The Sting?

2h 9m

Is the Sting a good movie?

But The Sting is the most purely enjoyable film in Oscar history – and that, I think, puts it in the most valuable American film-making tradition of all. First and foremost, The Sting is simply a great caper movie.

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Who won an Oscar for The Sting?

Academy Awards, USA 1974
Winner Oscar Best Picture Tony Bill Michael Phillips Julia Phillips Julia Phillips became the first female producer to win the Best Picture category.
Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation Marvin Hamlisch
Nominee Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role Robert Redford

How does the sting end?

In the final scene at the fake betting bar, Johnny and Henry spring their trap on Lonnegan and get him to cough up a half-million dollars. The whole con goes swimmingly and Lt. Snyder ends up pulling Lonnegan out of the bar after it looks as though Henry and Johnny have been killed.

Did Robert Shaw have a limp in real life?

ROBERT SHAW'S LIMP WAS REAL. Shaw, who played crime boss Doyle Lonnegan in the film, hurt his leg playing racquetball two days before shooting began. Director Hill decided to work with it and had Shaw turn his injury into a character trait.

Who is Salino in the sting?

29 (UPI) -- Dimitra Arliss, who played assassin Loretta Salino in the classic, "The Sting," has died in Woodland Hills, Calif., a hospital spokesman said. Jaime Larkin, spokesman for the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital, said Arliss was 79 when she died Thursday of complications from a stroke.

Why did Robert Shaw limp in the sting?

The limp that actor Robert Shaw sports throughout The Sting is no affectation. Shaw hurt himself for real when he slipped and fell on a handball court just before shooting began. According to producer Julia Phillips, Robert Redford was concerned that he wasn't acting in The Sting but only doing a lot of running around.

What does the nose touch mean in the movie The Sting?

In the movie The Sting, the nose tapping is a signal between the con men. In From Russia with Love, Bond's ally, Kerim Bey does this while referring to his nose as his "old friend", who tells him that "something smells".

How much money has the Sting made?

The Sting
Country United States
Language English
Budget $5.5 million
Box office $159.6 million

What was Robert Shaw's net worth?

Robert Shaw Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth in 2019 $1 Million - $5 Million (Approx.)
Previous Year's Net Worth (2018) $100,000 - $1 Million
Annual Salary Under Review.
Income Source Primary Income source Movie Actor (profession).

Who did the music for the movie The Sting?

Marvin Hamlisch

Which US city is depicted in the movie The Sting?

Chicago

Why is the sting rated PG?

Frightening & Intense Scenes There is an intense sequence at the end after two men appear to be shot. If this film were released today, it would likely be something along these lines: PG-13 for some violence, sensuality, language and smoking.

How old is Paul Newman?

83 years (1925–2008)

Who wrote the sting?

David S. Ward

Who played the piano in the sting?

Scott Joplin

What is the plot of the movie The Sting?

Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled. As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.

Is the sting on Netflix?

The Sting - (1973) - Netflix In 1930s Chicago, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker.

What movie did Paul Newman win an Oscar?

The Color of Money

What movie did Paul Newman receive an Oscar?

The Color of Money