If you loved Slap Shot, try The Sting

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Both films are directed by George Roy Hill, and they both carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Comedy / Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Slap Shot, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

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What The Sting is

Chicago, winter, a poker game in a smoke-filled room. A novice and a master team up, seeking revenge against a ruthless mobster. This period piece is a nuanced exploration of 1930s crime dramas.

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