The Sting
1973 · 129 MIN · IMDB 8.3 · 288,355 VOTES · DIR. George Roy Hill
Overview
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Dialogue Timeline — 532 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
01:00:00 - Make another bet tomorrow.
01:05:44 It may take a little more time, but there won't be any holes.
01:08:19 I am.
01:11:13 - You may still wager if you hurry. - There he goes.
01:12:40 Know anything about a horse named Blue Note?
01:14:01 - Mr. Shaw, could I... - Don't give me any of your lip, kid.
01:16:05 I got a partner downtown.
01:17:58 All right, Hooker!
01:20:55 - Give me the blue plate special. - One blue plate special.
01:23:38 He's like all them supervisors.
01:26:09 You gonna risk that on a lousy 15 G's?
01:28:13 Go into every place and let me know what you find.
01:30:00 He's there. Let's get on it.
01:31:59 The weather's threatening, but the track is fast in Salem, New Hampshire.
01:33:22 You should've had your money on Wrecking Crew.
01:37:06 Salino. Hey, I wasn't...
01:39:29 Like hell. You won't even get a review.
01:41:37 What is it, kid? You're not saying much.
01:45:35 Looks like he missed you.
01:52:31 Come on!
01:55:43 ...and $2.40. Blacksod...
01:57:30 ...followed by Ima Dreamer, Josie G., Chi Chi and Little Star.
01:59:06 Get him out. Get him out!
500:00:00 to win the third race at Riverside.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed532
Dialogue density4.1 lines / min
First line01:00:00
Final line500:00:00
Production Record
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,500,000
Revenue$159,616,327
IMDb votes288,355