A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
The film's central narrative revolves around a meticulously planned con game for personal revenge within the criminal underworld, a subject matter that inherently lacks strong political valence. The solution emphasizes individual cleverness and strategic action rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures.
The film features a cast predominantly composed of traditional identities, consistent with its historical setting and production era, without intentional recasting for diversity. Its narrative focuses on character-driven plot points without critiquing or explicitly highlighting traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
The Sting does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on a heterosexual-centric plot involving con artists and their targets, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Sting is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the 1973 film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
The Sting is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's race before this film's depiction.
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