Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.
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- Won 7 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Paul Newman | ... |
Henry Gondorff
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| Robert Redford | ... |
Johnny Hooker
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| Robert Shaw | ... |
Doyle Lonnegan
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Lt. Wm. Snyder
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| Ray Walston | ... |
J.J. Singleton
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| Eileen Brennan | ... |
Billie
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| Harold Gould | ... |
Kid Twist
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John Heffernan | ... |
Eddie Niles
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| Dana Elcar | ... |
F.B.I. Agent Polk
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| Jack Kehoe | ... |
Erie Kid
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| Dimitra Arliss | ... |
Loretta
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| Robert Earl Jones | ... |
Luther Coleman
(as Robertearl Jones)
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| James Sloyan | ... |
Mottola
(as James J. Sloyan)
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| Charles Dierkop | ... |
Floyd (Bodyguard)
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| Lee Paul | ... |
Bodyguard
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| Sally Kirkland | ... |
Crystal
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| Avon Long | ... |
Benny Garfield
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| Arch Johnson | ... |
Combs
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Ed Bakey | ... |
Granger
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| Brad Sullivan | ... |
Cole
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| John Quade | ... |
Riley
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| Larry D. Mann | ... |
Train Conductor
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Leonard Barr | ... |
Burlesque House Comedian
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| Paulene Myers | ... |
Alva Coleman
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| Joe Tornatore | ... |
Black Gloved Gunman
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| Jack Collins | ... |
Duke Boudreau
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| Tom Spratley | ... |
Curly Jackson
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Kenneth O'Brien | ... |
Greer
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Ken Sansom | ... |
Western Union Executive
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Ta-Tanisha | ... |
Louise Coleman
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| William 'Billy' Benedict | ... |
Roulette Dealer
(as William Benedict)
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Jack Berle | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Nick Borgani | ... |
Tailor (uncredited)
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Patricia Bratcher | ... |
Manicurist (uncredited)
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| Robert Brubaker | ... |
Bill Clayton from Pittsburgh (uncredited)
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| Robert Buckingham | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Peter Eastman | ... |
Poker Player (uncredited)
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Richard Elmore | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Bob Folkerson | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Kathleen Freeman | ... |
Kid Twist's Wife (uncredited)
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| Susan French | ... |
Landlady (uncredited)
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Sig Frohlich | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Ralph Gambina | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Clarke Gordon | ... |
Mr. Lombard (uncredited)
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Frank Green | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Jack Griffin | ... |
Cabbie (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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| George Holmes | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Sid Kane | ... |
Cashier #2 (uncredited)
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| Bruce Kimball | ... |
Lacey the Bouncer (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Alexander Lockwood | ... |
Landlord (uncredited)
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Tom McDonough | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Jim Michael | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Chuck Morrell | ... |
F.B.I. Agent Chuck (uncredited)
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| Byron Morrow | ... |
Mr. Jameson from Chicago (uncredited)
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Richard Niehaus | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Jessica Rains | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Al Roberts | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Edwin Rochelle | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
Man at Bar (uncredited)
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| Pearl Shear | ... |
Lady in Phone Booth (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Bank Officer (uncredited)
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| Guy Way | ... |
Gambling Den Boss (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Roy Hill | ||
Written by
| David S. Ward | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tony Bill | ... | producer (produced by) |
| David Brown | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Robert Crawford Jr. | ... | associate producer (as Robert L. Crawford) |
| Julia Phillips | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michael Phillips | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Sid Sheinberg | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Richard D. Zanuck | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Robert Surtees | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William Reynolds | ||
Editorial Department
| Frederic L. Knudtson | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| William Batliner | ... | (uncredited) |
| Robert J. LaSanka | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Henry Bumstead | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emile Kuri | ... | (as Emilie Kuri) |
| James W. Payne | ... | (as James Payne) |
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Makeup Department
| Jim Gillespie | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Gary Liddiard | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Connie Nichols | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Mark Reedall | ... | key makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Rick Sharp | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Ernest B. Wehmeyer | ... | production manager |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Dismukes | ... | second assistant director |
| Ray Gosnell Jr. | ... | first assistant director (as Ray Gosnell) |
| Sergio Emmanuele Anastasio | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
| John Slosser | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Richard Amsel | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Bill Gold | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Walter Hamlin | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Walter Hamlin | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Richard Hopper | ... | illustrator (uncredited) |
| Henry Larrecq | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Buzz Newhouse | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| William A. Petrotta | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Julius Rosenkrantz | ... | property master (uncredited) |
| Thomas L. Roysden | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert R. Bertrand | ... | sound (as Robert Bertrand) |
| Ronald Pierce | ... | sound |
| Peter Berkos | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Dennis C. Salcedo | ... | transfer room operator (uncredited) |
| Edwin J. Somers Jr. | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bob Warner | ... | special effects manager (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Albert Whitlock | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Bob Folkerson | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Scott Gourlay | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Moio | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Pronto | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dean Smith | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Marion Ball Jr. | ... | grip |
| Richard Barth | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Marie Cosindas | ... | special photographer (uncredited) / still photographer (uncredited) |
| Joe Cucci | ... | company grip (uncredited) |
| Howard Evans | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Arthur W. Frantz | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Ben O. Graham | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Tom Kessenich | ... | second key grip (uncredited) |
| Don Lambert | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Everett Lehman | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Fred Maupin | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Chuck Raffington | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Ted Schwimer | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Charles W. Short | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Frank Shugrue | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Edward Thompson | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Timothy E. Wade | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bernie Pollack | ... | costumer: men (uncredited) |
| Peter V. Saldutti | ... | costumer: men (uncredited) |
| Andrea E. Weaver | ... | costumer: women (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Marvin Hamlisch | ... | music adaptor |
| Scott Joplin | ... | composer: piano rags |
| Billy Byers | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
| Ami Hadani | ... | music engineer (uncredited) / music mixer (uncredited) |
| Marvin Hamlisch | ... | music arranger (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) / musical director (uncredited) |
| Gunther Schuller | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Charlsie Bryant | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ken Reed | ... | Chapman crane operator |
| Jack Lloyd | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jaroslav Gebr | ... | title artwork |
| John Scarne | ... | technical consultant |
| Billy Joe Andrus | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Robert Crawford Jr. | ... | assistant: George Roy Hill (uncredited) |
| Dick Delson | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Tom Greene | ... | assistant: Albert Whitlock (uncredited) |
| John Longenecker | ... | intern: AFI (uncredited) |
| Donald Paonessa | ... | intern: AFI (uncredited) |
| Eileen Peterson | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| John Scarne | ... | card dealer double: Paul Newman's hands close-ups (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical) (A Universal Picture)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (France) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Cinema International (1974) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1974) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1977) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- MCA Home Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Moonriver Entertainment (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- Tulip Entertainment (2021) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Egmont Entertainment (2000) (Finland) (DVD)
- Esselte Video (1980) (Finland) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Kutonen (2017) (Finland) (tv)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1988) (Finland) (tv)
- Nordisk Film (2000) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2021) (France) (tv)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (Russia) (VHS)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Greece) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- TF1 (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Taurus Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2012) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2007) (United States) (DVD) (HD DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2021) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Video (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2005) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1999) (Finland) (tv)
- Z Channel (1975) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Kaleidoscope Films (title and graphic design)
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Cinematique (cosmetics)
- Marion Dougherty Associates (casting by)
- Murray Weissman and Associates (marketing and promotion)
- T.T.G. Studios (music recorded at)
- Universal Title (title and optical effects)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Johnny Hooker, a small time grifter, unknowingly steals from Doyle Lonnegan, a big time crime boss, when he pulls a standard street con. Lonnegan demands satisfaction for the insult. After his partner, Luther, is killed, Hooker flees, and seeks the help of Henry Gondorff, one of Luther's contacts, who is a master of the long con. Hooker wants to use Gondorff's expertise to take Lonnegan for an enormous sum of money to even the score, since he admits he "doesn't know enough about killing to kill him." They devise a complicated scheme and amass a talented group of other con artists who want their share of the reparations. The stakes are high in this game, and our heroes must not only deal with Lonnegan's murderous tendencies, but also other side players who want a piece of the action. To win, Hooker and Gondorff will need all their skills...and a fair amount of confidence. Written by headlessannie |
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| Taglines | Recapture "the STING Experience". REMEMBER HOW GOOD THE FEEL WAS THE FIRST TIME (re-release) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,500,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $8,299,101 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | George Roy Hill used some 1930s stylistic techniques. The film starts with a 1930s-era Universal logo, and used editing wipes to transition between scenes and iris shots. See more » |
| Goofs | In the bathroom, Hooker can be seen saying, "He didn't tell me you was a fuck-up either." This has been looped to replace it with the less profane "He didn't tell me you was a screw-up either." (The grammar error is scripted.) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Easy Winners See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening animated logo for Universal Pictures is in 1930s style, matching the movie's setting, instead of the 1970s version. See more » |
| Quotes |
Johnny Hooker:
Can you get a mob together? Henry Gondorff: After what happened to Luther, I don't think I can get more than two, three hundred guys. See more » |