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The Sting" is a classic American crime-comedy film released in 1973, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The movie is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression and revolves around two con artists, Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) and Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford).

The story begins when Johnny Hooker's partner and mentor, Luther Coleman, is killed by a ruthless gangster named Doyle Lonnegan (played by Robert Shaw). Seeking revenge, Hooker teams up with Gondorff, a seasoned con man, to pull off an elaborate and highly dangerous "sting" operation to con Lonnegan out of a considerable sum of money.

The con involves creating a fake off-track betting parlor to lure Lonnegan into betting on a rigged horse race. They assemble a team of skilled con artists, each playing a specific role in the elaborate scheme. Their plan involves deceiving Lonnegan into believing that he can make a substantial profit by betting on the race, while in reality, they control all the outcomes and ensure he loses everything.

As the plot unfolds, tension builds as Lonnegan becomes suspicious of the scheme and starts to piece together the con artists' true intentions. The film brilliantly blends humor, suspense, and unexpected twists as the con artists try to stay one step ahead of Lonnegan and his associates.

"The Sting" became a huge commercial and critical success, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It remains widely regarded as one of the greatest films in cinema history, known for its clever storytelling, charismatic performances, and memorable soundtrack featuring ragtime music composed by Scott Joplin.