The Sting (1973) — Screenplay
In 1930s Chicago, a small-time grifter and a veteran con artist plot an elaborate revenge scheme against the crime lord who murdered their friend.
- Written by
- David S. Ward
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Length
- 134 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in intricate plotting and tonal balance, weaving comic beats into a high-stakes crime drama. Study its tight, twisty structure and how it builds a world of deception, with dialogue that crackles with period flavor and character-driven wit.
Read the full The Sting (1973) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study David S. Ward’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.