The Sting

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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George Roy Hill directed The Sting in 1973. See George Roy Hill's full filmography, where to start with George Roy Hill, or where to go after you've seen everything by George Roy Hill.

The Sting was released in 1973 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 129 minutes.