USA,
1973, 129 min
(Alternative: 124 min)
Directed by:
George Roy HillScreenplay:
David S. WardCinematography:
Robert SurteesCast:
Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
In 1930s Illinois, young hustler Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) vows revenge after his older partner (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered at the behest of kingpin Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) in retribution for a con pulled on one of his runners. Travelling to Chicago, Hooker teams up with old hand Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), and together they plan the ultimate 'sting' against Donnegan. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1974 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1974 - George Roy Hill (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1974 - Marvin Hamlisch (Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment)
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1974 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1974 - Robert Redford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1974 - Robert Surtees (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1974 - David S. Ward (Best Screenplay)