@Josiah Rylan And the greatest joke is that Automated Scam Flixzone crap being pulled off on a ton of popular youtube vids recently :) Anyone can see through that bullshit
This simple scene shows how George Roy Hill and company established themselves as the creators of the best con movie of all time. No need for flash, only originality and style.
@@dojufitz I am still in awe of how a 27-year old could write a script like this all by himself. David must've been very invested in this genre prior to writing it. He also must've done a lot of research.
valerie campbell I didn’t know that. Thanks. I briefly met James Earl Jones in Chester CT in very early nineties. I didn’t know he & Morley Safer were good friends. Morley lived in Chester CT. Jones came up to my car & said hello. Memorable moment.
It's amazing to see James Earl Jones at 91 today so much like his father Bob who was 63 in this movie. listen to his speech at 01:20 is Darth Vader's own voice !!
I love this movie. This and Butch Cassidy are two of my alltime favorites because of Newman and Redford's lighthearted performances and great camaraderie. Thanks for uploading!
Yessir. I'm actually pissed that I only just now discovered this movie at 26yrs old in 2023. I feel like I've been cheated my whole life. This immediately became a Top 5 film for me.
I'm actually livid that I'm only just now discovering this film as in 2023 at 26yrs old. I feel like my folks cheated out of something incredible my whole childhood!
I remember when this came to BetaMax, my father purchased it...when we watched this for the first time together he leaned over and said "nope...just bought the most expensive silk hanky"...took me a decade to understand.
I can only think of a handful of movies that doesn't have a bad scene in them. The movie Goodfellas is one of them and of course The Sting definitely makes that list.
As an aside... Butch Cassidy was a great movie, with the worst and least appropriate song in cinematic history. Raindrops keep falling on my friggin head. Even as a kid I couldn't understand why this garbage song was haphazardly injected into this awesome western.
That is correct, alexaadap! That is James Earl Jones' father, Robert Earl Jones. I found out about him completely by accident, while watching a Black film from 1939 called, "Lying Lips", in which Robert Earl Jones played a detective. What a find!
We forget, behind the wonderful performances of Newman and Redford, that it is actually Luther's killing that sets the whole plot in motion..and they get on the trail of "The Big Mick" Doyle Lonerghan.
A film to adore... Asking the cab driver what direction Mason is, it's the definition of overkill. Heartless enough to take the money, soulless enough to still want to know where that is then powerless as it hits him what just happened. It was easy, but he was the mark.
Nothing. Luther actually did not pow anything to any mob. And the guy living at 1811 Mason would be simply left wondering why he got a wad of tissues wrapped in a white hanky.
I had to watch it twice but the con is when he tells the guy to put the money he already had with the 5000. Then he swapped it and made off with the 5000 plus the money the stooge was already carrying.
@@Tbonyandsteak well he convinced him to put his own money with the 5000 because if he didn't hide all the money on him the thugs would steal what they could find. So the guy put his money with the 5000 thinking it would be safe in his crotch, but the old switcheroo got him.
@scott: redford takes mottola's money when he tells him to put the 5 grand into a handkerchief together with his white envelope (which has 11g), then he put the whole package into his pants and there he makes the swap
How can it be done while the victim is watching? And it doesn't seem to be a safe place; it may easily glide down one of his trouser legs while he runs off.
@@CB-xr1eg I know he must have been very good at it, as they are in real life, because normally one would ask :how could he be sure Mottola wouldn't see? There must be tricks similar to those of illusionists. Do you know any good ,free to watch movies with Redford on YT please? I have seen him as a soldier. Good Advent
The best cons are when someone takes advantage of another person's own greed. Perfect!
Everyone loves to see a conman get conned, even if it is by another conman.
@Josiah Rylan And the greatest joke is that Automated Scam Flixzone crap being pulled off on a ton of popular youtube vids recently :) Anyone can see through that bullshit
Its called a pigeon drop and its still a con
Naivety is the weapon of the wicked 😉
@Colin Cole theres always a 2nd person saying they have been using Flixzone, Scammer!!
I've been enjoying this movie for 39 years, and never realized that's James Earl Jones' father!
Yeah, that voice.
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I thought it’s James Earl Jones because he looks pretty familiar. They’re definitely father and son.
❤❤❤
RIP to those two wonderful souls.
lmao, he goes from thinking he just made an easy $5 grand to realizing he can't even afford the taxi ride.
Maybe the taxi driver was the one who stabbed Mottola and dumped him in the quarry. Zero tolerance for stiffing him on fares.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@75aces97 i don't think the taxi driver did that because they said he was later found in a dive bar in Joliet
This simple scene shows how George Roy Hill and company established themselves as the creators of the best con movie of all time. No need for flash, only originality and style.
Are not flash and style the same thing?
@@samslick9000 _"Are not flash and style the same thing?"_
Not necessarily. Style has substance. Flash is just flash.
That guy had it coming. He knew if he was gonna take the money that poor guy was gonna get killed and still he took the money.
undoubtedly one of the best movies ever made.
one of the bestests movies in the whole widest wordlests.
All written by one man.....David Ward.
@@dojufitz I am still in awe of how a 27-year old could write a script like this all by himself. David must've been very invested in this genre prior to writing it. He also must've done a lot of research.
It all came together perfectly - I'm not sure if he reached the same excellence after it.
WARD ALSO WROTE MAJOR LEAGUE
Luther is played by Robert Earl Jones who was James Earl Jones father
Katianna Danger Need help with your English, I suppose?
WOW...I didnt know that..."impressive"....
Great observation, I knew he felt very familiar, but after all these years, I couldn't tie that together. The moment I read this, I knew it was true.
knew i recognized the voice
valerie campbell I didn’t know that. Thanks. I briefly met James Earl Jones in Chester CT in very early nineties. I didn’t know he & Morley Safer were good friends. Morley lived in Chester CT. Jones came up to my car & said hello. Memorable moment.
You can already say from this scene that The Sting is going to be an excellent-written trip.
One of the most entertaining movies ever.
It's amazing to see James Earl Jones at 91 today so much like his father Bob who was 63 in this movie. listen to his speech at 01:20 is Darth Vader's own voice !!
I love this movie. This and Butch Cassidy are two of my alltime favorites because of Newman and Redford's lighthearted performances and great camaraderie. Thanks for uploading!
“I am your father, Darth!”
Lol. Sounds just like Jones.
This continues to be my go-to movie when I just want a good story, great acting and style.
Yessir. I'm actually pissed that I only just now discovered this movie at 26yrs old in 2023. I feel like I've been cheated my whole life. This immediately became a Top 5 film for me.
I just realized that Better Call Saul's flashback scene with Jimmy running a con was an homage to this movie.
i knew it!!
Vravo Bince
I'm actually livid that I'm only just now discovering this film as in 2023 at 26yrs old. I feel like my folks cheated out of something incredible my whole childhood!
Time waits for no man, friend
Just two kind of person can make a film like that: a genious and a professional stinger!!! It´s perfec!!!
One of the great scenes from one of the best movies made from this era.. !
Excellent movie! Instant classic & still is! Perfect movie to watch on rainy or snowy lazy day.
I remember when this came to BetaMax, my father purchased it...when we watched this for the first time together he leaned over and said "nope...just bought the most expensive silk hanky"...took me a decade to understand.
Such an excellent movie!
Great story, acting, soundtrack.
This movie was executed perfectly. Not a single fault.
Robert Earl Jones really was a good actor...wow.
Hustled a hustler.
And God James looks and sounds just like his Dad
One of the best flix of all time
YA FOLLA
I can only think of a handful of movies that doesn't have a bad scene in them. The movie Goodfellas is one of them and of course The Sting definitely makes that list.
Goodfellas was ugly. This movie had charm
My all time favourite movie. I love this scene.
1:48 "Gimme the money....got anymore? Ya' better give it all to me if you wanna keep it" -Robert Redford asking for money 1973
when you have paul newman and robert redford in a movie it has to be a classic e.g. butch cassidy and the sundance kid and sting.
And Robert Shaw. Tour de force of actors in this movie.
Actors with presents
Too bad they only made 2 movies together
As an aside... Butch Cassidy was a great movie, with the worst and least appropriate song in cinematic history. Raindrops keep falling on my friggin head. Even as a kid I couldn't understand why this garbage song was haphazardly injected into this awesome western.
@@zaphodhead1 Hahahaha, it was a bizarre song choice, but it fit the sequence it played in, oddly enough.
Just watched the movie right now ,again.
I like to watch this movie every 2 years more or less.
What a masterpiece.
'better give it all to me if you want to keep it' -wait a second...
Did you notice how fast Luther had a handkerchief
@@rockers7889 Yes. It was timed just right. If he offered it too soon, it might have tipped off the mark.
Alright! It was good to see James Sloyan in this! Look at how fresh and young he was!
Slogan has done so much each character is exceptionally played
Holy cow!!! Just found out that Luther is the real life dad of James Earl Jones.
The father of Darth Vader!
That makes sense because I really thought he was James Earl Jones upon first seeing his character!
Guy in cab[shock aint hit em yet] great clip, can't believe 50 yrs.-
LMBO...one of the con scenes ever made!!! Love this movie!!
That is correct, alexaadap! That is James Earl Jones' father, Robert Earl Jones. I found out about him completely by accident, while watching a Black film from 1939 called, "Lying Lips", in which Robert Earl Jones played a detective. What a find!
saw it when it came out in gloucester england - favourite all time movie
We forget, behind the wonderful performances of Newman and Redford, that it is actually Luther's killing that sets the whole plot in motion..and they get on the trail of "The Big Mick" Doyle Lonerghan.
Yes, and it's sad , since Luther was just about to quit conning and become respectable citizen.
It's Lonnegan, and don't ever forget it!
@@james-p Ya follow?
@@james-p *burps*
$5,000 in 1933 is equal to $100,000 today.
Inflation absolutely boggles my mind. That's insane.
0:16 Robert Redford stares like a fish
A film to adore... Asking the cab driver what direction Mason is, it's the definition of overkill. Heartless enough to take the money, soulless enough to still want to know where that is then powerless as it hits him what just happened.
It was easy, but he was the mark.
A year later I'll mention that line was in there to tell the audience that he wasn't going to return the money by going in the opposite direction.
Mason street, box 3C. One of the best movies ever made. Hill also did Slap Shot, another excellent film.
Saw the movie 5 decades ago. Still remember the tagline-- All it takes is a little confidence
Darth Vader, who's your daddy?
Love it.. No other words..
Great film! I just wish we had more of Luther.
Even though this movie takes place in the 1930's, come on, even in today's money, would somebody trust a total stranger with $5,000 ?
The old man Luther is actor Robert Earl Jones who is James Earl Jones's father. He passed away in 2006 at age 96.
Saw this in 1974 when I was 17 and I was totally taken in by each con.
“I am Vader’s father!”
How did he not suspect the switch? Why would that guy stuff it down his own pants?
Great movie,great actors,great story！
Love it.
"A king met a queen she left with a moustache & a jack."
NEVER, try to con a conman 😂
just imagine what would have happened had the pigeon actually made the drop
Nothing. Luther actually did not pow anything to any mob. And the guy living at 1811 Mason would be simply left wondering why he got a wad of tissues wrapped in a white hanky.
The address is fake so nothing.
I just love how "chicken liver" is an insult.
the song at the end is great
本当に良い映画をありがとうございます。
Best example of a Pigeon Drop
I don't know why but this movie somehow reminds me of The Godfather, both are classics, both are great!
Called him a chicken liver😂
I see the similarity between Better call Saul this
The black actor on this scene is Robert Earl Jones, the father of James Earl Jones.
Better Call Saul brought me here.
Best movie of all time!
Such anachronistic hair styles. What were the production designers thinking?
No, James. *I* am your father!
As Arthur Morgan put it brilliantly in Red Dead Redemption 2: "We only steal from the crazy people who steal from others"!
Luther was played by Robert Earl Jones. We all can guess who one of his sons is.
Darth, I am your father
Robert the Bruce? 👑
Very good work
My favorite Newman movie.
I need to watch this movie again soon.
Robert Redford's only Oscar nomination for acting.
Is that so? I've always thought of Robert Redford as a pretty top tier actor
Very good opening scene
This is the movie that made me go into acting :-) True story.
Did you make it?
Really good movie. Art imitating life.
My favorite classic movie 😍
That's James Sloyan, the voice of Lexus!
It's all about the handkerchiefs
Snot as simple as that!😁🤣
Little trivia tidbit: the actor that plays Luther is actually the real life father of actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Great film, directing, acting and videpgraphy.
Best movie keeps you on your toes you don't know who's conning who
This is a good movie
Just great
Doing this as a highschool play for my last year, its going to be great lol.
(Im starring as Luther)
Interesting...
one of my favourites films...
This scene picks up the whole picture...got it.
good movie
"I just made the world's easiest five grand!" Er...maybe not.
A package full of tissue so..snot as easy as he thought!😉😁
Luther was Played by James Earl Jones Father.
Brilliant!!!!😆👍
More twists and turns in this movie that M night Shyamalan’s career
"Ya better give me your money if ya wanna keep it"
"Ummmm, I don't have any"
Redford stands there, dumbfounded. Movie End.
When I heard this was a 70s movie about con artists, I expected it would be all about old, worn-out, cliche tricks from the past. Boy was I wrong.
I dont get it, where are the con in this?
I had to watch it twice but the con is when he tells the guy to put the money he already had with the 5000. Then he swapped it and made off with the 5000 plus the money the stooge was already carrying.
@@jarompack7039 ok as if that makes sence. LOL. Well he was stupid enough to do it.
@@Tbonyandsteak well he convinced him to put his own money with the 5000 because if he didn't hide all the money on him the thugs would steal what they could find. So the guy put his money with the 5000 thinking it would be safe in his crotch, but the old switcheroo got him.
When he puts the money in the handkerchief, he asks the guy for the rest of it, which is the mark's own money.
Cant believe this movie beat The Exorcist as best film at the Oscars.
I can, this was actually a really clever well written movie. The Exorcist was just sensationalism designed to shock.
Crazy how this is in 4k looking great, it definitely didn't look this good on screen back in the day 😅
Well yes back in 1973
@@ivanhidalgo9724not Hd back then
@@j.e.8442 wdym??
i just watched this movie for the first time, much better than smoky and bandit.
I just made the worlds easiest five grand 😂. Brilliant.
I just got hustled by a really great conman.
@scott: redford takes mottola's money when he tells him to put the 5 grand into a handkerchief together with his white envelope (which has 11g), then he put the whole package into his pants and there he makes the swap
How can it be done while the victim is watching? And it doesn't seem to be a safe place; it may easily glide down one of his trouser legs while he runs off.
@@Medietos the victim wasnt watching in that particular moment..
Was in a hurry and just looked at the old man then..
@@Medietos He tucked it under his waist band so it wouldn't slip down.
@@CB-xr1eg I know he must have been very good at it, as they are in real life, because normally one would ask :how could he be sure Mottola wouldn't see? There must be tricks similar to those of illusionists.
Do you know any good ,free to watch movies with Redford on YT please?
I have seen him as a soldier. Good Advent
@@Medietos Just type in Robert Redford movies in YT search bar, there's a whole list.
EPIC MOVIE