A small-time conman wants to avenge the murder of his partner by conning the rich banker behind his friend’s killing. For his revenge, he seeks help from a big-time conman and the way they set their traps for their target with their immaculate planning calls for an interesting viewing.
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Language:
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English
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Running Time:
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129 mins
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Rating:
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PG
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Release date:
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25 December 1973
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Directed by:
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George Roy Hill
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Produced by:
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Tony Bill
Michael Phillips
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Written by:
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David S. Ward
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Starring:
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Paul Newman
Robert Redford
Robert Shaw
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Music by:
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Marvin Hamlisch
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Shot by:
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Robert Surtees
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Editing by:
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William Reynolds
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Distributed by:
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Universal Pictures
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What’s Hot
- The enthralling screenplay explaining in detail the con-work of the con-men, the way they set the trap for their target makes this a winner!
- The way the duo goes about making its plans wistfully explains the intelligence of George Hill-David Ward’s combination in penning this.
- Paul Newman’s effortless acting and the Brad Pitt-like Robert Redford’s supporting role elevate the power of the characters the makers have created for the main leads.
- Some interesting twists thrown around here and there offer ample scope for getting the ‘Aha!’s from viewers.
What’s Not
- The target they go behind is huge and a failure would have had serious repercussions and that makes the reason for their taking such a huge risk seem a bit unconvincing.
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