Seller:Amazon Video On Demand Rating:235 reviews Sales Rank:8089
Genre:Classics Media:Video On Demand Running Time:130 Minutes
ASIN:B000ICXQXS
Theatrical Release Date:November 7, 1973 Release Date:September 6, 2006 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Synopsis:
Johnny Hooker is a young con-man who is being taught by Luther. One day they pull one of their con jobs and net themselves a huge roll. What they don't know is that the man they conned is the courier for a numbers runner. And it turns out that the boss, Doyle Lonigan, considers it an attack on him and orders all the people involved terminated. Hooker is shaken down by a crooked cop, Snyder, who threatens to turn him over to Lonigan unless he pays him off. Hooker pays him, he then tries to warn Luther but is too late. He then goes to see Henry Gondorf, a friend of Luther's and a one time great con-man, who has had a bit of bad luck. After hearing what happened to Luther and seeing how hungry Hooker is for payback, he assembles a gang and decides to con Lonigan. While everything seems to be going ok, there is just the problem of the hit on Hooker and Snyder, whom Hooker paid off with counterfeit money.
Customer Reviews: Classic film that gets better with each viewingAugust 26, 2010 New England Pat(Virginia, USA) The popular pair of Paul Newman and Robert Redford made arguably their best film with this film of two grifters who get even with a powerful mob figure who murders one of their own. Newman and Redford have plenty of help as they set in motion a complex scheme to get even with a mob figure, knowing that one false step could mean the end for them and their network of cronies who also want a piece of Doyle Lonegan, well played by Robert Shaw. The film is excellent, thanks to a great supporting cast and the music score is also a master stroke and a throwback to the Depression era. An all-time great American movie classic.
Worth repeat viewing - there's always something newAugust 24, 2010 Dorothy Norager Haynes(Florence OR) The Sting story is supberb. So is the acting. The movie itself seemed a bit dark for seeing, esp. in the beginning. I'm glad we got it and plan to see it many times. Not tooo many movies can claim that.
uselessAugust 6, 2010 Bettyk(Raleigh, NC) I am unable to view the CD. I have an HD tv and a computer that does not recognize the disk. Have tried the disk on several friends equipment with the same result. This CD was a waste of money.
Wonj't load on any of 4 DVDs including Blue-RayJuly 18, 2010 Jeff Thomason Don't know if the format is as bad as they say because none of my DVDs will read the disc.
Newman and Redford: A dynamic duo.June 13, 2010 Frank Lewis(Chicago,IL USA) It seems Paul and Robert were made for each other:) both excellent actors and very believeable.
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