The Sting (1973)

Plot Summary

In the 1930s, two cunning con men plot revenge on a ruthless crime lord who killed their comrade in this intricate caper film, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw. It's a cleverly crafted story filled with twists and turns, complemented by the nostalgic use of title cards and Scott Joplin's ragtime music, making it a timeless classic worth watching for its wit and style.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1974)

Oscar 1974

Nominated

Best Sound

Ronald Pierce Robert R. Bertrand

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Film Editing

William Reynolds

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced

David S. Ward

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation

Marvin Hamlisch

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Picture

Tony Bill Michael Phillips Julia Phillips

Oscar 1974

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Robert Surtees

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Costume Design

Edith Head

Oscar 1974

Winner

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

Henry Bumstead James W. Payne

Golden Globes, USA (1974)

Golden Globe 1974

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

David S. Ward