
Der Clou
The Sting
Release: 1973-12-25·Runtime: 129m·★ 8.0
KomödieKrimiDrama
Chicago um 1930. Kleingauner Johnny Hooker und sein schwarzer Partner erleichtern unwissentlich den Geldkurier des mächtigen Unterweltbosses Lonnegan. Der lässt Johnnys Partner ermorden. Johnny wendet sich an den abgehalfterten Gauner Gondorff. Sie fädeln einen raffinierten Racheplan ein, setzen auf Lonnegans Wettleidenschaft. Mit Kollegen, die von Lonnegan reingelegt worden sind, errichten sie ein falsches Wettbüro. Johnny wird zum Schein von Gondorff erschossen, Lonnegans Millionen wandern in ihre Hände.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
The Zanuck/Brown Company
David Brown Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Paulene Myersas Alva Coleman
Dimitra Arlissas Loretta
Jack Collinsas Duke Boudreau
Ken Sansomas Western Union Executive
Alexander Lockwoodas Landlord (uncredited)
Mike Lallyas Gambler (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Bank Officer (uncredited)
Jack Berleas Gambler (uncredited)
Brad Sullivanas Cole
Robert Earl Jonesas Luther Coleman
James Sloyanas Mottola
Leonard Barras Burlesque House Comedian
Bruce Kimballas Lacey the Bouncer (uncredited)
Robert Redfordas Johnny Hooker
Charles Dierkopas Floyd (Bodyguard)
Kathleen Freemanas Kid Twist's Wife (uncredited)
William Benedictas Roulette Dealer
Jack Kehoeas Erie Kid
Tom Spratleyas Curly Jackson
Charles Durningas Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walstonas J.J. Singleton
Robert Brubakeras Bill Clayton from Pittsburgh (uncredited)
Arch Johnsonas Combs
John Quadeas Riley
Sally Kirklandas Crystal
Dana Elcaras F.B.I. Agent Polk
Bob Harksas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Paul Newmanas Henry Gondorff
Robert Shawas Doyle Lonnegan
Ta-Tanishaas Louise Coleman
Byron Morrowas Mr. Jameson from Chicago (uncredited)
Eileen Brennanas Billie
Harold Gouldas Kid Twist
John Heffernanas Eddie Niles
Lee Paulas Bodyguard
Robert Buckinghamas Gambler (uncredited)
George Holmesas Gambler (uncredited)Crew
" />David S. WardWriter
" />David BrownExecutive Producer
" />Henry BumsteadArt Direction
" />Dean SmithStunts
" />Richard D. ZanuckExecutive Producer
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Sid SheinbergExecutive Producer
" />Ralph GriersonMusician
" />Robert SurteesDirector of Photography
" />Scott JoplinOriginal Music Composer
" />George Roy HillDirector
" />Tony BillProducer
" />Gunther SchullerMusic Arranger
" />Marvin HamlischOriginal Music Composer, Music Arranger, Music Director, Music Producer