“Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and director George Roy Hill prove that charm, humour, and a few slick twists can add up to a great film.”

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Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw).

Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled! As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo!

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Here at TSEAC we are celebrating 30 years since the release of ‘The Sting’ by embracing a bygone era of prohibition, gangsters, and con men at our outdoor screening of this award-winning classic!

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Fancy Dress is HIGHLY encouraged so dust off those pinstripe suits, don those two-tone shoes and sparkle in your brightest sequins as we embrace our inner bootlegger transporting you back to 1930’s Chicago in this themed cinema event!

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This unique evening of entertainment is full of speakeasy glamour with themed cocktails and food available to enjoy as you sit back and enjoy the show. After the movie, the party is in full swing as we dance the night away in true 1930's style in our post screening party with music of the era.

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Awards and Nominations

Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Scoring for Original Song Score and Adaption. Winner of American Cinema Editors Awards for Best Feature Film.

David di Donatello Awards - Best Foreign Actor  

Directors Guild of America Awards - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures

Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Best Motion Picture Nomination            

Golden Globe Awards- Best Screenplay Nomination

Winner - Golden Screen Awards

Kinema Junpo Awards – Winner Best Foreign Language Film Director                        

National Board of Review Awards – Winner Top Ten Films and Best Film

Online Film & Television Association Awards - Hall of Fame – Motion Picture - Honoured

Winner - People's Choice Awards Favourite Motion Picture

Winner - Producers Guild of America Awards Hall of Fame – Motion Pictures

 

Film Info:

Director: George Roy Hill

Written By: David S. Ward

Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw

Run Time: 2 hrs 9 min

Rating: PG

Language: English