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.
01:29:35 - He'll never do it. - I think he will.
01:31:56 Readily paid $3.80 to show.
01:33:17 ...Whichaway is third, followed by Vale of Tears.
01:36:24 Shit.
01:39:27 I'll make parole.
01:41:25 As long as I get to finish the play.
01:43:19 See you.
01:52:29 Let's get out of here.
01:55:37 At Havre De Grace, the winner, Light Chatter...
01:57:28 ...Dr. Twink a length, Orkin a half...
01:58:44 Come on. Move them back! Put them up!
400:00:00 coming in from the coast next week.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed532
Dialogue density4.1 lines / min
First line01:00:00
Final line400:00:00
Production Record
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,500,000
Revenue$159,616,327
IMDb votes288,355