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Two seasoned con men, Fargo Gondorff and Jake Hooker, plan one last elaborate scheme. They join forces for a final heist, but their plans are complicated by Doyle Lonnegan, a formidable adversary and their longtime nemesis. The pair must use all their cunning and skill to navigate a dangerous world of deception and outwit their opponent in this thrilling sequel.

Two seasoned con men, Fargo Gondorff and Jake Hooker, plan one last elaborate scheme. They join forces for a final heist, but their plans are complicated by Doyle Lonnegan, a formidable adversary and their longtime nemesis. The pair must use all their cunning and skill to navigate a dangerous world of deception and outwit their opponent in this thrilling sequel.

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The Sting does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Sting

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83

Metascore

8.1

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TMDB

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Awards & Nominations for The Sting

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46th Academy Awards 1974

Robert Redford
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Actor

Robert Redford
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Art Direction

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Cinematography

Win

Costume Design

George Roy Hill
Win

Directing

George Roy Hill
Win

Film Editing

Win

Music (Scoring: Original Song Score and Adaptation -or- Scoring: Adaptation)

Win

Best Picture

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Sound

Win

Writing (Story and Screenplay—based on factual material or material not previously published or produced)

26th Directors Guild of America Awards 1974

George Roy Hill
Win

Feature Film

George Roy Hill

31st Golden Globe Awards 1974

Nomination

Best Screenplay

David S. Ward

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Sting

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As the shadows of the Great Depression begin to recede, the threat of World War II casts a looming shadow over 1940. Enter Fargo Gondorff, a skilled con artist with a sharp mind and a thirst for revenge, who emerges from prison driven by the desire to avenge the brutal murder of his long-time partner, Kid Colors. The circumstances surrounding Kid’s untimely death are cloaked in mystery, yet Gondorff’s instincts lead him to suspect that one or both of his greatest adversaries - the infamous banker and gangster Lonnegan, along with the affluent local racketeer Gus Macalinski - hold the key to this heinous crime.

Gondorff’s young protégé, Jake Hooker, an ambitious con artist in his own right, is assigned to initiate their latest scheme. Instead of outsmarting an unsuspecting victim, he finds himself ensnared in a clever con played by Veronica, a captivating femme fatale who thrives on deception.

Refusing to be deterred, Gondorff formulates an audacious plan intended to dupe both Lonnegan and Macalinski out of their ill-gotten wealth. Central to their ruse is Hooker, who will take on the guise of a boxer poised to throw a crucial match—a contest that promises substantial financial rewards for those daring enough to wager large sums. Macalinski, oblivious to the financial peril ahead, falls under Lonnegan’s cunning influence, leading to a rapid loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

As Gondorff and Hooker make their getaway, they leave behind a whirlpool of chaos and uncertainty, with Veronica lurking nearby, ready to inflict one last, crushing blow to their targets. Armed with tickets for a quick escape and a bag overflowing with cash, the dynamic duo gears up for their next endeavor—yet the question remains: will their craftiness be sufficient to keep them one step ahead of their relentless foes?

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Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for The Sting

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Cars Featured in The Sting

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Buick

1930

Series 40

Buick

1930

Series 40

Buick

1934

Series 40

Buick

1934

Series 40

Buick

1935

Series 60

Buick

1929

Silver Anniversary

Buick

1928

Standard Six

Cadillac

1937

Series 65

Cadillac

1931

V-12 Model 370-A

Chevrolet

1934

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The Sting Themes and Keywords

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The Sting Other Names and Titles

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Blåsningen Афера Golpe de Mestre 刺激 骗中骗 El golpe De strik Ужилването L'arnaque 스팅 スティング Żądło Жаока La stangata Der Clou Podraz L'Arnaque A Golpada A nagy balhé Belalılar Sidste stik Το Κεντρί העוקץ Аферисти Puhallus Cacealmaua Apgaulė نیش აფერა 老千計狀元才 Lừa Bịp Žalac El cop 2 ผู้ยิ่งใหญ่ Stikket

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Other Names for The Sting

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Blåsningen Афера Golpe de Mestre 刺激 骗中骗 El golpe De strik Ужилването L'arnaque 스팅 スティング Żądło Жаока La stangata Der Clou Podraz L'Arnaque A Golpada A nagy balhé Belalılar Sidste stik Το Κεντρί העוקץ Аферисти Puhallus Cacealmaua Apgaulė نیش აფერა 老千計狀元才 Lừa Bịp Žalac El cop 2 ผู้ยิ่งใหญ่ Stikket

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