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Original movie poster quad for the classic 1973 crime caper film,
The Sting, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The film follows two professional grifters who team up to swindle a mob boss in 1930s Chicago as revenge for the murder of their mutual friend.
Key Information
Release Date: December 25, 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Written by: David S. Ward
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw
Plot: Aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Redford) teams up with master grifter Henry Gondorff (Newman) to execute an elaborate "big con" on ruthless racketeer Doyle Lonnegan (Shaw). The film is known for its intricate plot twists and surprise ending that even stings the audience.
Music: The score, adapted by Marvin Hamlisch from Scott Joplin's ragtime compositions (most notably "The Entertainer"), became a top-ten single and sparked a resurgence of interest in Joplin's work.
Awards: The film was a massive critical and commercial success, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
The artist who created the artwork for
The Sting movie poster in the image is Richard Amsel.
Richard Amsel was a renowned American illustrator famous for his hand-painted movie posters during the 1970s and 1980s. His distinctive style for The Sting poster, reminiscent of J.C. Leyendecker's work for The Saturday Evening Post, effectively captured the film's 1930s setting and whimsical tone. Amsel's other iconic works include the posters for Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chinatown, and Flash Gordon. |
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