USA,
1973, 129 min
(Alternative: 124 min)
Directed by:
George Roy HillScreenplay:
David S. WardCinematography:
Robert SurteesCast:
Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Robert Redford and Paul Newman star as two con men in the 1930's out to avenge the death of a friend. They seek revenge on a crime lord (Robert Shaw) with a "sting" that is one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history, complete with an amazing surprise finish. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1974 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1974 - George Roy Hill (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1974 - Marvin Hamlisch (Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1974 - Robert Redford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1974 - Robert Surtees (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Screenplay)