The Sting (DVD, 2005) (Russian\Polish)

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In 1930s Illinois, young hustler Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) vows revenge after his older partner (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered at the behest of kingpin Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) in retribution for a con pulled on one of his runners. Travelling to Chicago, Hooker teams up with old hand Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), and together they plan the ultimate 'sting' against Donnegan. This re-teaming of Robert Redford and Paul Newman, following the success of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', won seven Oscars and helped repopularize the music of Scott Joplin, which features heavily on Marvin Hamlisch's soundtrack.

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Hoping that box-office lighting might strike twice, George Roy Hill again joined forces with Paul Newman and Robert Redford, who star as con men Henry Gondorff and Johnny Hooker in THE STING. In the Chicago of the 1930s, Johnny's partner, Luther (Robert Earl Jones), is fatally wounded by a victim of one of their scams who turns out to be powerful syndicate boss Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Eager for revenge, Johnny takes a tip from his dying partner and seeks out mutual friend Gondorff, a consummate master of the long con. Gondorff rouses himself from his alcoholic inertia and agrees to help Johnny take down the despicable Lonnegan, conscripting an army of grifters ready to avenge their friend's death. The labyrinthine plot, which is stuffed with false leads, red herrings, and a double-cross-a-minute, involves a fake bookie joint, a very persistent FBI agent, a bunch of corrupt cops, and one shifty dame. An extremely entertaining film, the Oscar-winning film transcends the genre through the superb acting of the three leads, the keen attention to the re-creation of period detail, and a fiendishly intricate script that cons audiences completely. The wonderful score, which became immensely popular, featured Marvin Hamlisch's orchestral transcriptions of Scott Joplin's piano rags; the film led to a revival of interest in the composer. The film is one of the most entertaining films of the 1970s and lives up to its hype on repeat viewings.

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ProducerTony Bill, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips
EAN5050582362770
eBay Product ID (ePID)48276107

Product Key Features

ActorJack Kehoe, Larry D. Mann, Charles Dierkop, Paul Newman, Robert Shaw, Arch Johnson, Charles Durning, James Sloyan, Robert Redford, Avon Long, Robert Earl Jones, Sally Kirkland, Ray Walston, Ed Bakey, Eileen Brennan, Joe Tornatore, Harold Gould, Dimitra Arliss, Dana Elcar, Brad Sullivan, John Quade
Film/TV TitleThe Sting
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageArabic\Croatian\Danish\Finnish\Greek\Hebrew\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Swedish\Turkish
Run Time124 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2005
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Special Edition\The Art Of The Sting A Perfect Script\Making A Masterpiece And The Legacy\Production Notes\Theatrical Trailer, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Comedy

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerMarvin Hamlisch
AwardsBest Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1973 - David S. Ward, Best Picture 1973 -, Best Director 1973 - George Roy Hill
ScreenwriterDavid S. Ward
Dubbing LanguagesRussian\Polish
Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0\Dolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Sting

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    Excellent film . Really enjoyed watching...

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    Easy Going Comedy Drama

    Quaint 1930s feel to this mafia scam comedy drama. The well known 'Entertainer Theme' complements the era too. Good story leading up to the final 'Sting'.

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    A gangster has the tables turned on him after a 'Grifter' has been murdered by him and his friends plot revenge.

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