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The Sting (1973) was a Film directed by George Roy Hill and produced by Tony Bill, David Brown, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips and Robert Crawford Jr..

Academy Awards 1973 --- Ceremony Number 46 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best ActorRobert RedfordNominated
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Henry Bumstead; Set Decoration: James PayneWon
Best CinematographyRobert SurteesNominated
Best Costume DesignEdith HeadWon
Best DirectorGeorge Roy HillWon
Best Film EditingWilliam ReynoldsWon
Best Music - ScoringAdaptation Score by Marvin HamlischWon
Best PictureTony Bill, Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips, ProducersWon
Best WritingDavid S. WardWon
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The Sting (1973): Newman and Redford Reunited

By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 6, 2020 From 4 Star Films

To my mind, there’s never been a dream team quite like Paul Newman and Robert Redford — a perfect one-two punch of camaraderie and cool — it comes so easy. All the ladies wanted to swoon over them, and all the men wanted to be like them. Because what they have together is something... Read full article


Christmas Musical Monday: The Alcoa Hour presents The Stingiest Man in Town (1956)

on Dec 25, 2017 From Comet Over Hollywood

It?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: The Alcoa Hour presents The ... Read full article


The Sting (1973)

By 4 Star Film Fan on May 9, 2013 From 4 Star Films

Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw, the film follows a small time con man (Redford) as he joins forces with an old pro (Newman) to pull an elaborate Sting on a shady banker (Shaw). The two meet after the death of a mutual friend and they set up a complicated plan. With the help of... Read full article


The Sting (1973)

By 4 Star Film Fan on May 9, 2013 From 4 Star Films

Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw, the film follows a small time con man (Redford) as he joins forces with an old pro (Newman) to pull an elaborate Sting on a shady banker (Shaw). The two meet after the death of a mutual friend and they set up a complicated plan. With the help of... Read full article


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