feature · 19732h 9mUS
The Sting
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.
ComedyCrimeDrama★ 8.0(2,967)
At a glance
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Cinematography
- Robert Surtees
- Editor
- William Reynolds
- Music
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Costume
- Edith Head
Department
Camera
- Charles W. ShortCamera Operatorprimary
- Robert SurteesDirector of Photographyprimary
- Thomas Del RuthFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
- Richard BarthCamera Operator
Department
Grip
- Tom KessenichKey Gripprimary
- Don LambertKey Grip
Department
Electric / Lighting
- Arthur W. FrantzLamp Operatorprimary
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography1w
- +2 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (2 won, 3 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Cinematography1974Robert SurteesCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Original Screenplay1974David S. WardCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
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