The Sting (1973, dir. George Roy Hill)

A street-con artist teams with a veteran conman to get revenge for a murdered mentor. Splendid Depression-era heist comedy, with just enough darkness to give it some grit amidst the sparkle of a smart twisty script and enjoyable performances. Lots to recommend it, not least a terrific score.

Author: Eamonn

Writes. Latest: 2019: East of England - a noir thriller. Other books: Benches of Louth (2018); Juggernaut: a sequel to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (2017); Torc, (2016); The Prospect of This City (2015). Twitter: @eamonngriffin View all posts by Eamonn