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Who played Selena in the sting?

By Sophia Vance |

Who played Selena in the sting?

Dimitra Arliss, who played an assassin in "The Sting," was 79 when she died Jan. 26, 2012, following a stroke. Arliss appeared in many television shows, including "Dallas," "Quincy" and "Rich Man, Poor Man — Book II." However, it was as the beautiful assassin Loretta Salino in "The Sting" that she made her mark.

In respect to this, why did Robert Shaw limp in the sting?

The limp that actor Robert Shaw sports throughout The Sting is no affectation. Shaw hurt himself for real when he slipped and fell on a handball court just before shooting began. According to producer Julia Phillips, Robert Redford was concerned that he wasn't acting in The Sting but only doing a lot of running around.

Additionally, is the sting based on a true story? Created by screenwriter David S. Ward, the story was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his 1940 book The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man.

Regarding this, who won Oscars for The Sting?

Academy Awards, USA 1974

Winner OscarBest Picture Tony Bill Michael Phillips Julia Phillips Julia Phillips became the first female producer to win the Best Picture category.
Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation Marvin Hamlisch
Nominee OscarBest Actor in a Leading Role Robert Redford

Who is Salino in the sting?

29 (UPI) -- Dimitra Arliss, who played assassin Loretta Salino in the classic, "The Sting," has died in Woodland Hills, Calif., a hospital spokesman said. Jaime Larkin, spokesman for the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital, said Arliss was 79 when she died Thursday of complications from a stroke.

How does the sting end?

In the final scene at the fake betting bar, Johnny and Henry spring their trap on Lonnegan and get him to cough up a half-million dollars. The whole con goes swimmingly and Lt. Snyder ends up pulling Lonnegan out of the bar after it looks as though Henry and Johnny have been killed.

How much money has the Sting made?

The Sting
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5.5 million
Box office$159.6 million

What was Robert Shaw's net worth?

Robert Shaw Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth in 2019$1 Million - $5 Million (Approx.)
Previous Year's Net Worth (2018)$100,000 - $1 Million
Annual SalaryUnder Review.
Income SourcePrimary Income source Movie Actor (profession).

Did the Sting win best picture?

Released on Christmas Day of 1973, The Sting received universal acclaim and was hugely successful at the 46th Academy Awards, being nominated for ten Oscars and winning seven, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing (Original Screenplay).

Did Robert Shaw have a limp in real life?

ROBERT SHAW'S LIMP WAS REAL.
Shaw, who played crime boss Doyle Lonnegan in the film, hurt his leg playing racquetball two days before shooting began. Director Hill decided to work with it and had Shaw turn his injury into a character trait.

What year is the sting set in?

1936

What is the song from the sting?

The Sting

What is the plot of the movie The Sting?

Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled. As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.

What movies were nominated for best picture in 1974?

Best Picture
  • The Sting. Tony Bill, Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips, Producers.
  • American Graffiti. Francis Ford Coppola, Producer; Gary Kurtz, Co-Producer.
  • Cries and Whispers. Ingmar Bergman, Producer.
  • The Exorcist. William Peter Blatty, Producer.
  • A Touch of Class. Melvin Frank, Producer.

Where did the Sting take place?

Chicago

Who wrote the music to the sting?

Marvin Hamlisch

How old is Paul Newman?

83 years (1925–2008)

How long is the sting movie?

2h 9m

Which US city is depicted in the movie The Sting?

Chicago

What movie won best picture in 1975?

Best Picture
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)Barry Lyndon (1975, UK)Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

What does the nose touch mean in the movie The Sting?

In the movie The Sting, the nose tapping is a signal between the con men. In From Russia with Love, Bond's ally, Kerim Bey does this while referring to his nose as his "old friend", who tells him that "something smells".

Who played stung in the sting?

Tony Todd

What did Robert Shaw die of?

Heart attack

Is the sting on Netflix?

The Sting ( 1973 ) on Netflix
In Chicago in September 1936, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker.

What is the sting rated?

The movie has a PG rating, but it came out in 1973, nine years before the PG-13 rating debuted. And that is a more appropriate rating for this film. It is not suitable for kids, being much too long and complex.