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- Director: George Roy Hill
- Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw
- Released: December 25, 1973
- Running time: 129 min
- Won 7 Oscars
- The film takes place in 1936
- The theme, Scott Joplin's ragtime piece, "The Entertainer," is actually from 1902
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The Sting is a 1973 film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The story follows two con men who contrive a clever and elaborate plot to rob a mob boss. The Sting won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and the Directing Award.
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Backstory
The Paul Newman character, Gondorff, was based on the real-life con men, Fred and Charley Gondorf, who ran a swindle, "the big store," similar to the one in the film -- although less successfully, for they were caught and spent several years in prison. This and other elements of the film were adapted from linguist David Maurer's 1940 book, The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man. -
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The Sting Questions
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What is the best way to treat a bee sting? 3 AnswersBeen a long time - in the old days, when I was a kid, we rubbed the wound aggressively with meat tenderizer. It contains an enzyme that breaks down the venom. S... read more -
Does anyone know if Sting is a Vegetarian/Vegan? 1 AnswerNot only is Sting a vegetarian, but he follows an ultra-strict macrobiotic diet. He's lucky enough to have a personal chef who makes him such delights as mock ... read more -
Anyone know the best way to treat a wasp sting? 1 AnswerThis is going to sound really stupid, put Colgate or another hot toothpaste on the sting. Something with menthol. This typically doesn't help with the swelling ... read more
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Tonight @ blueFROG : TRIBUTE TO STING & THE POLICE by K*N*A*P http://bit.ly/4veC7Z
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beware when taking out the trash, thats where they (fireants) converge, 1 sting, imagine 50 stings hahaha
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It costs less than $30 to buy a new birth certificate, much less than I expected. Takes some of the sting out of losing my old one.
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So tired after the worst nights sleep ever! My eyes sting :(
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