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      The Sting II

      PG Released Feb 18, 1983 1 hr. 42 min. Comedy List
      10% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 29% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score A follow-up to the classic original, this film finds con men Fargo Gondorff (Jackie Gleason) and Jake Hooker (Mac Davis) reuniting for another scam. While Hooker matches wits with the seductive Veronica (Teri Garr), she ultimately becomes an ally when the schemers take on their old archrival, Doyle Lonnegan (Oliver Reed), and his fellow shady character, Gus Macalinski (Karl Malden). Hooker poses as a washed-up boxer, and Gondorff and Veronica help to set up the sting. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 16 Buy Now

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      alan g How did they convince Arnold to make this movie? Must have been when that no talent hack Devito was flavor of the month. Unfunny, insipid premise, any movie with Devito is a bomb. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Audience Member A quality, entertaining squeal. Yes, it is very similar to the original, which means there is not much of a surprise. But, the quality of the acting and pacing carries the film. It is exactly what I expected. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member It's not as awful as most people say. If you're going to watch it, just forget that you have ever seen the first movie, which of course is one of the best ever made. The Sting II is a fun watch if you don't force the comparison between the two. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Minus Redford and Newman, this sequel stood no chance of succeeding. It's identical to the original in plot and concept minus the fun and energy of its predecessor. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best Gleason movies of all time! Bar NONE! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review nicholas g This movie should never have been made in the first place. Elephant shit. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Rita Kempley Washington Post The twists and turns from there on are more predictable than suspenseful. So are the jokes. Jan 9, 2021 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times Moves slowly, looks terrible and copies the first film shamelessly. Rather than a sequel, it's a retread, with David S. Ward's screenplay supplying hoodlum lingo you could cut with a knife and outlining a set of similar shenanigans. Apr 14, 2015 Full Review Tom Milne Time Out First time round, if you got bored with the endlessly twisting convolutions of the scam, there were compensations in the fancifully nostalgic settings and the host of quirky minor characters. This time you stay bored. Apr 14, 2015 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com despite the lack of star-power, there’s much to enjoy here, with neat support from Karl Marlden, Oliver Reed and Teri Garr. Forever in the shadow of the original film, The Sting II is worth checking out for curiosity’s sake. Rated: 3/5 Jan 28, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This project should have been axed. Instead, it was made with Robert Redford replaced by Mac Davis(!) and Paul Newman replaced by Jackie Gleason(!!). Rated: 2/4 Feb 15, 2020 Full Review Diego Galán El Pais (Spain) The film is flat, without any invention or humor. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis A follow-up to the classic original, this film finds con men Fargo Gondorff (Jackie Gleason) and Jake Hooker (Mac Davis) reuniting for another scam. While Hooker matches wits with the seductive Veronica (Teri Garr), she ultimately becomes an ally when the schemers take on their old archrival, Doyle Lonnegan (Oliver Reed), and his fellow shady character, Gus Macalinski (Karl Malden). Hooker poses as a washed-up boxer, and Gondorff and Veronica help to set up the sting.
      Director
      Jeremy Kagan
      Screenwriter
      David S. Ward
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal Pictures
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 18, 1983, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 7, 2015
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