According to ceskatelevize.cz, the 1973 American film The Sting (released in Czech as Podraz), directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, will air on ČT2 on Friday, August 28, at 20:00. The 124-minute feature follows small-time grifter Johnny Hooker as he teams up with seasoned con man Henry Gondorff to orchestrate an elaborate revenge plot against powerful gangster Doyle Lonnegan, played by Robert Shaw.
Production Background and Casting Changes
The film staví především na dvou mužích. Ti spolu spolupracovali už dříve, a to se stejným režisérem Georgem Royem Hillem. According to ceskatelevize.cz, the role of experienced con man Henry Gondorff was originally written as a much smaller and tougher part intended for a different type of actor. After Paul Newman read the script, the character was rewritten to match his natural charm. Robert Redford was cast alongside him as the younger, more impulsive partner, creating a dynamic where one character relies on seasoned tricks while the other acts on impulse.
Academy Award Nominations and Box Office Success
According to oscars.org, The Sting received ten Academy Award nominations and won seven Oscars, taking home statues for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. In American box offices, the film grossed approximately $156 million during its initial theatrical run, according to ceskatelevize.cz. In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
The Iconic Ragtime Score
According to ceskatelevize.cz, the film utilizes Scott Joplin’s ragtime music, specifically the track The Entertainer, which was adapted for the movie by Marvin Hamlisch. While the story is set in the 1930s—a period well past the height of Joplin’s ragtime era—filmmakers used the music to give the production a light and playful tone that distinguished it from darker gangster films of the same decade.
Did You Know?
According to csfd.cz, viewer ratings for The Sting remain exceptionally high, with the film holding an approval rating hovering around 90 percent and frequently ranking among users’ top favorite movies.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where can I watch The Sting on television?
According to ceskatelevize.cz, ČT2 will broadcast The Sting on Friday, August 28, at 20:00.
How many Oscars did The Sting win?
According to oscars.org, the film won seven Academy Awards out of ten nominations, including victories for Best Picture and Best Director.
Who stars in The Sting?
According to ceskatelevize.cz, the film stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford, with Robert Shaw appearing as antagonist Doyle Lonnegan.
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