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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 92.8 / 100
1973·Comedy / Crime / Drama·2h 9m

THE STING

“...all it takes is a little confidence.”

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Above the Line
George Roy Hill·DirectorDavid S. Ward·WriterRobert Surtees·Director of PhotographyMarvin Hamlisch·Original Music ComposerWilliam Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Paul Newman·Henry GondorffRobert Redford·Johnny HookerRobert Shaw·Doyle LonneganCharles Durning·Lt. Wm. SnyderRay Walston·J.J. SingletonEileen Brennan·BillieHarold Gould·Kid TwistJohn Heffernan·Eddie NilesDana Elcar·F.B.I. Agent PolkJack Kehoe·Erie Kid
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
George Roy Hill·Director
Writing· 1
David S. Ward·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Surtees·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Marvin Hamlisch·Original Music ComposerScott Joplin·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Julia Phillips·ProducerTony Bill·ProducerMichael Phillips·Producer
By the Numbers
92.8
OF 100
Master Score
8.2
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$160M
ROI 280212%
Worldwide Gross
7
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8B1C1C
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Mood
Playful, Confident, Retro
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features an illustration of two men, one standing and one sitting, on a white background with the movie title "THE STING" in red at the top. The men ”

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Key Elements
Playing CardsBrown Fedora HatRed Flat CapRed Suit JacketSuspendersPatterned Ties
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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