The Sting (1973) DVD - Full Screen - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Retail
 

The Sting (1973) DVD - Full Screen - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Retail
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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.

Shooting locations: Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL.

George Roy Hill decided to use the Scott Joplin music after hearing his nephew playing it on the piano!!
    
Features/Specifications
  • Attractive Retail Box
  • Genre: Dramas, Comedy, Drama, Classic, Organized Crime, Scams And Cons, Vengeance, Recommended, Nostalgic
  • Rated: PG (Canadian Home Video Rating)
  • Starring: Dimitra Arliss, Ed Bakey, Eileen Brennan, Charles Dierkop, Charles Durning, Dana Elcar, Harold Gould, Arch Johnson, Robert Earl Jones, Jack Kehoe, Sally Kirkland, Avon Long, Larry D. Mann, Paul Newman, John Quade, Robert Redford, Charles Robert Jr. Redford, Robert Shaw, James Sloyan, Brad Sullivan, Joe Tornatore, Ray Walston
  • Directed By: George Roy Hill
  • Release Information:
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 1973
  • DVD Release Date: March 31, 1998
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Production Company: Universal Studios
  • Package Type: Keep Case
  • Single Layer
  • Winner Of Seven (7) Academy Awards 1973 Including Best Picture From a Total of Ten (10) Nominations. The Film's Win was Notable for the Fact That One of Its Producers was a Woman - Julia Philips - A Rarity in Hollywood to This Day. It Also Won for Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Score-Marvin Hamlisch. Nominated for Best Actor-Robert Redford, Best Cinematography and Best Sound.
  • Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
  • Aspect Ratio(s):
  • Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
  • Available Audio Tracks:
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Language: English, French and Spanish
  • Available Subtitles: Spanish
  • Closed Captioned: Yes
  • Bonus Features:
  • Text Production Notes
  • Cast and Director Biographies for the Three (3) Main Actors (Redford, Newman and Shaw) Plus Director George Roy Hill
  • Interactive Features:
  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus
Product Requirements
  • DVD Player
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