Question 1

What on-set accident involving a drink was kept in the film?

Accepted Answer

Charles Durning accidentally poured a drink on Eileen Brennan's hand instead of the floor; they stayed in character and she improvised an annoyed reaction, which was kept in the final cut.

Question 2

How much were Paul Newman and Robert Redford paid for their roles, and how does it compare historically?

Accepted Answer

Paul Newman and Robert Redford each earned $500,000, the highest actor rate at the time, equivalent to about $3,713,000 adjusted for inflation in 2025.

Question 3

What 1930s stylistic techniques did director George Roy Hill use in the film?

Accepted Answer

George Roy Hill used a 1930s-era Universal logo at the start, along with editing wipes for scene transitions and iris shots, mimicking 1930s filmmaking styles.

Question 4

Which major award did Edith Head win for her work on this film, and what did she say in her acceptance speech?

Accepted Answer

Edith Head won her 8th and final Best Costume Design Academy Award, saying in her speech, 'Just imagine, dressing the two handsomest men in the world and then getting this.'

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Sting?

Accepted Answer

A novice con man teams up with a master to avenge a mutual friend's murder by swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster through an elaborate con.

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