In 1930s Chicago, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker....When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss, two con men, one experienced and one young try to get even by pulling off the big con on the mob boss. The story unfolds with several twists and last minute alterations.
Director:
George Roy Hill
Writer:
David S. Ward
Stars:
Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw
Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Newman ... Henry Gondorff
Robert Redford ... Johnny Hooker
Robert Shaw ... Doyle Lonnegan
Charles Durning ... Lt. Wm. Snyder
Ray Walston ... J.J. Singleton
Eileen Brennan ... Billie
Harold Gould ... Kid Twist
John Heffernan ... Eddie Niles
Dana Elcar ... F.B.I. Agent Polk
Jack Kehoe ... Erie Kid
Dimitra Arliss ... Loretta
Robert Earl Jones ... Luther Coleman (as Robertearl Jones)
James Sloyan ... Mottola (as James J. Sloyan)
Charles Dierkop ... Floyd - Bodyguard
Lee Paul ... Bodyguard
Plot Keywords:
Con | Con Man | Courier | Con Artist | Revenge
Taglines:
...all it takes is a little Confidence.
Genres:
Comedy | Crime | Drama
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Details
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
10 January 1974 (Argentina)
Also Known As:
El golpe
Filming Locations:
Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)
Gross:
$156,000,000 (USA)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Zanuck/Brown Productions, Universal Pictures
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
129 min
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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