The Sting | Paul Newman Cons a Con Man in a High-Stakes Poker Game in 4K HDR

[@SSky06]

The delivery of the line "You owe me fifteen grand, pal" is literally perfect. The twinkle in his eye with the smirk while he essentially says 'I know you cheated, but I cheated better, and you can't say a thing.'

[@trenchant63]

Literally?

[@SSky06]

@@trenchant63 Idk if you're being pedantic but yes, literally was added to the dictionary to mean more than one thing,

[@Clambelly]

Throughout the scene Newman plays the drunkard fool, slurring his speech. But when he delivers the line "You owe me ..." there is no hesitation. He is dead serious. His beat down stings Lonnegan so hard that Lonnegan must seek revenge, and so the big, long con begins. Lonnegan never knows that he has been hooked on the longest fishing line in the world and they are playing him right up to the glorious end

[@SimpleSock]

@@SSky06 Literally is literally no longer literal.

[@Biggusdickus721]

@@Clambelly beautifully put

[@lawrencemckeon6802]

When i was a kid, my Dad took me to the drive in to see Jaws. We didn’t know it was a double feature, and The Sting was the first movie, and i was blown away. It’s still probably my favourite movie to this day. Thanks, Dad.

[@mish130]

Is there any explanation on how he did it?

[@jamesdougherty3107]

Hit me right in the feels bro.

[@Ryan-0413]

Wow, what a double feature!

[@donut5143]

@@mish130 it's a movie not real life.

[@mish130]

@@donut5143 Umm. Usually there is supposed to be at least a basic grounding in logic.

[@davidx9901]

The last breath Newman takes before kicking the door open is priceless…a man pulling the character he’s about to play into his lungs before he goes all in.

[@timtaylorsmith]

This was tactical, he wanted the smell of gin to follow him into the room to sell the ruse that he was drunk.

[@vojemete]

@@timtaylorsmitheeeeeeexactly Just a hint of what will unfold.

[@ArkhamKnight-uj6ww]

Look like a fool but stay a genius at the same time

[@K_B_1]

@@timtaylorsmith he'd patted his face down with gin and swished it around his mouth. One breath out in the hallway before he even opens the door wasn't going to sell it any more than him sitting two feet from them all in a small room for the next few hours. The first guy had it right, and it's one of the best character moments in film.

[@mikegilbert2500]

@@timtaylorsmith what? lol. That's called gathering oneself. Same thing Pacino did before leaving the men's room in Godfather.

[@andrewmiller9225]

The silence when he lays down the four Jacks, the distant train whistle then silence again is a touch of genius.

[@1218Draco]

Because the sucker was Railroaded!

[@donut5143]

I know you meant well with your comment but that's your opinion, and when you make opinions at least give people the courtesy to state that is actually just YOUR opinion. not everyone would agree that the silence when he lays down the four jacks is genius. it's a respect thing, thanks.

[@FlourescentPotato]

shush @@donut5143

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

Editing.

[@akshayhere]

@@donut5143 No it is objectively correct

[@iii_messiah_iii6532]

I love how everyone is close together and how personal it is. Really puts you in the room with them.

[@teeteringonthebrink.305]

Yes, no social distancing or wearing of masks then.

[@teeteringonthebrink.305]

The world would immediately be a better place if rude people, or people who make unnecessarily rude comments were to suddenly vanish off the face of it. That's for you, Martin.

[@NormAppleton]

Yeah, remember that.

[@iii_messiah_iii6532]

@@digitalfates1179 Agreed, felt the tension

[@AlphaCentCom]

I wonder if the rooms were that claustrophobic

[@pommie5093]

Paul Newman, Robert Shaw and Robert Redford-I mean, come on. Add to that, a great script, great directing, a great supporting cast and a spectacular soundtrack. One of the best films ever, no question.

[@thegreenbird795]

70'S HAD SOME OF THE GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME...

[@wangson]

Absolutely. And one of the greatest scenes ever filmed!!!

[@formerparatrooper]

Right on--BTW, Pome in Australia is Prisoner of Mother England. Any chance you live in OZ?

[@pommie5093]

@@formerparatrooper I live in the States, my name is related to Pomeranians, lol

[@formerparatrooper]

@@pommie5093 Thank you, I was just curious because it is something I rarely see and never hear in our part of the US. Have a good evening.

[@Belano1911]

This is an absolutely brilliant scene. Nobody can glower and menace by sheer acting power like Robert Shaw. Rest in Peace Mr. Shaw.

[@stigtuneback1966]

so the guy taking a burst at paul newman is robert shaw from the movie , shark , i knew i rekogniced him from somewere .

[@probatelaw]

@@stigtuneback1966 Don't you mean "Jaws"

[@stigtuneback1966]

@@probatelaw sorry , thats the name , my misstake.

[@stephenhosking7384]

Tenth time I've seen this, and I particularly noticed his menace as he says "Four nines", knowing that while it' s not always a "winner", with what he thinks Newman's got, it is, and it's going to hurt Newman badly. With these high stakes, you'd normally put "four nines" out with some respect for your opponent's hand.

[@dhalsim-1]

@@stigtuneback1966 The name's Jaws, d'ya follow?

[@benjammin5252]

I can’t help but replay the scene over and over when he says “oh, come on, Linneman, I was just starting to do good!” The way he says it and the slow annoyed laugh by Robert Shaw, and his over the top laugh in response. Just always puts a smile on my face.

[@theauditor5275]

That short scene is better than most whole movies these days

[@ShadSimm]

Shaw still laughing after he leaves the room cracks me up so much…

[@gregforse2563]

Always loved the fact that when he says "you come to a game like this you bring your money" and then shows the Lonergan his own money that they stole earlier.

[@astat1]

Never ever trust a conman.

[@theburninator888]

@@astat1 more like never CON a conman

[@nerifterafrnam4682]

That´s Lonnegan,, LONNEGAN you´ll remember that

[@Kedbuka]

Lol

[@gregforse2563]

@@nerifterafrnam4682 that got me. bravo 👏

[@johnjim6793]

I love Robert Shaw‘s facial expression during the last game. Dead serious, yet he can‘t hide his almost unnoticable smirk. What a fantastic actor, and what a shame that he left us so early.

[@justinv6410]

Amazing actor. RIP

[@ARCSTREAMS]

shark got him too early

[@maryalove5534]

(: Yes ... Very True ... and so sad that he is gone and so soon ... 😢 If it weren't for the dxmn cigarettes, maybe he would still be here!!!!!

[@Astrobrant2]

The older I get, the more I appreciate his talent.

[@commanderkeen3787]

Amazing to think that he was younger than Paul Newman, who looks significantly younger than him. Just goes to show you what a life of heavy drinking and smoking will do to one's face

[@aaronwongiscool]

I love how menacing every word from Robert Shaw (Lonnegan) is during the game. The pacing of his speech when he says "your three...and raise...500" is so chilling. Even his tone towards the dealer is domineering. Between him and Paul Newman, the acting prowess in this scene is unparalleled

[@oktg91]

great actor

[@paul-u2y9y]

great point but it's called a string bet and is illegal. every movie does it but as a poker player it's just so friggin stupid.

[@lyndonfisher299]

Agree. Was well acted by all in this scene! Wouldnt want to cross Lonnegan on a bad day!

[@lyndonfisher299]

I dont know the rules of Poker but I wish I did. @@paul-u2y9y

[@nothosaur]

Robert Shaw's eyes at 2:21 could kill.

[@elementrypenguin3116]

The Look Lonegan gives to the dealer after Newman comes in is hilarious 😂

[@Kedbuka]

Lol. Totally

[@loucontino4804]

Robert Shaw, as an actor, must have had everyone else in that room in awe of him. He's just such a presence in any film he's done.

[@ottosophia4095]

Who mr linnamin ? 😂

[@GrimmHollywood]

Truly! Wonderful insight, thank you :)

[@fer38jan]

@Journey into Darkness It was heart attack.

[@adamhawkins6770]

Focussed menace and charisma by the truckload- a class act. Newman and Redford were no slouches in this department either. Great film.

[@GrimmHollywood]

​@@adamhawkins6770 real treat to see it in a higher res

[@jaceks6338]

The 2 "Shaws" are great, but the bodyguard sitting at the back (I think it's Charles Dierkop) deserves some credit. His expressions are priceless.

[@danielfronc4304]

Yep, his name was Charles Dierkop, who had a career in supporting roles. He played a back-up. undercover cop to Angie Dickinson on TV's Policewoman. He could and did do just about any role.

[@denierdev9723]

Quint

[@marzzz1]

And still acting as of 2018...

[@denierdev9723]

@@marzzz1 Born on 9/11,

[@jimrobertson9011]

He was flatnose in butch cassidy and the sundance kid, also with Newman and red Ford.

[@commanderkeen3787]

Paul Newman was one of a kind. One of the greatest screen presences in film history. He elevates every film

[@shanecrowe5955]

He's my favorite actor. Should've had a mantel full of Oscars instead of just one.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Agree.

[@rogerwatkins8557]

cool hand luke is his best , well maybe butch Cassidy , hombre was good but kinda like he was to scared to act but that was his character then, anyway great actor , i would put him second after john wayne and followed by clint eastwood

[@matthewche]

The best of the modern era.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

@@matthewche Agree. I like how he he appeared with Robert Redford who later appeared in a movie with Brad Pitt who also has a great screen presence. It’s almost like energy is being passed through the generations. Same with Hanks & Newman but would’ve loved to see Newman, Redford & Pitt or Hanks all together in the same movie.

[@motherloverjones6008]

😂 Love the entrance when Shaw apologizes for being late because he was taking a crap and then shakes everyone's hand. Classic.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

And then he wipes his nose on the borrowed tie....

[@buzzerbeater6257]

It would’ve been hilarious if he said he was taking a shit

[@phishfearme2]

so you never washed your hands after taking a dump??

[@jmichaelbaran9724]

@@buzzerbeater6257 Censors would have banned it...

[@MrBuketman]

Watched this flick for the first time last week. Fantastic. 🎉

[@lynnturman8157]

"Sorry I'm late guys, I was taking a crap." Then he shakes everybody's hand.

[@eugeneyoung5279]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Blackgeoff1]

very subtle

[@GorillaRadio88]

It was a simpler time

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

I sure he used Depression era Purell before the game.

[@Mikevdog]

poo

[@sparkymcplumpthepolydactyl2079]

That train whistle in background when he lays down the jacks is brilliant ... just adds to the climax! Genius!

[@johnwilson4158]

YES !

[@loulossi1003]

That sound was actually Lonigan's head about ready to pop off his shoulders when he saw those jacks

[@kensellar]

yes, with the absence of music in much of the music, that train whistle takes the place of music, perfectly punctuating the moment. BTW if anybody doesn't know it, music very rarely underscores scenes in the entire movie. When there is music, it's almost always in a sequence devoid of dialog, like early on when Redford gets his hair cut, gets his hotel room, then the gang all assemble. That's when music really takes center stage. One of the best sequences in film and one of the best uses of music in a movie.

[@jjmalm]

Also the delayed reveal of the Jacks, and the camera zoom in on them. The first time I saw it, it was brilliant.

[@jamesbarlow6423]

Yea. A real Wellesian maneuver.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

Love the sparkle in Newman's eyes when he utters, "You owe me fifteen grand, pal."

[@JudahMaccabee_]

English is not my first language. What does it mean? He was just looking at him when he said it.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

@@JudahMaccabee_True, but it's HOW he looks at him, and HOW he delivers the line. It's a great performance.

[@DS2CV]

@@JudahMaccabee_ Just to be clear on what is happening: Gondorff (Newman) deliberately makes Lonnegan (Shaw) so angry that he cheats at cards, just to take him down a peg. Gondorff swaps in his own cards, knowing that Lonnegan will know that he's cheating but be unable to complain without admitting that he was cheating too. When Newman says, "Four jacks," that just tells Lonnegan that his plan has been derailed. When Newman says, "You owe me fifteen grand, pal," the subtext is: 'you thought you were going to make a chump out of me, but you're the chump.'

[@DS2CV]

P.S. For me, the reaction of the henchman really helps sell this scene: how Shaw's character is enraged and very dangerous. I had to look him up. Charles Dierkop.

[@sarojaband4664]

@@JudahMaccabee_ owes $15,000.

[@TheBarbahaba]

the fact he shows him his money that he stole earlier screaming at him "in this kind of games you bring your own money" is just priceless cherry on top

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Wow Paul Newman and Robert Shaw in the same frame. It doesn't get much better than that.

[@bobbyg9662]

Robert Shaw one of the greatest actors, those that do not know. He played Quint in Jaws! Paul Newman amount greatest actors of all time. I would bet that with his good looks and blue eyes that no female would ever say NO!

[@nolaanderson8770]

It got better when Robert Redford & James Earl Jones' dad showed up...this movie won 7 Oscars including Best Picture

[@nolaanderson8770]

@@bobbyg9662 Shaw was also a villain facing off with James Bond, in "From Russia, with Love"

[@rogerwatkins8557]

cool haND LKUKE WAS A GOOD GAME ALSO

[@Blackgeoff1]

@@bobbyg9662 Robert Shaw was a bad bastard in the second James Bond movie with Sean Connery, "From Russia With Love". Early 60s. Shaw also was brilliant again with Connery in "Robin and Marion" - Shaw was the Sheriff of Nottingham. Audrey Hepburn was Marion; Richard Harris was King Richard Easily the absolute best take on Robin Hood ever.

[@johnlarocco3348]

Back when movies were so good that you could watch them 48yrs later and still say "That's a cool movie " glad I grew up in the 70s with gems like The Sting.

[@oldgoat142]

You ain't lying. Glad I grew up in the times that I did.

[@MotionMcAnixx]

I saw it as a kid in the 80s. I knew it was a special movie then, without knowing it's history or Oscar wins or anything. Awesome movie.

[@davidnelson7719]

I'm sure if it were made exactly the same way today someone would be on KZbin bitching about it.

[@oldgoat142]

@@davidnelson7719 Just someone? Man, there'd be a whole gaggle of dummies screaming and crying about who knows what.

[@ayokay123]

Most teens in the 70's had The Sting album....well, at least those of us with pianos did.

[@rhettgedies7467]

Robert Shaw acts with his eyes so well. You can read his intensity and focus with it so well throughout the scene.

[@Wildirishgerry]

Always preferred his brother, he was in a lot of kung fu movies, Rick.

[@brucewayne3602]

@@Wildirishgerry he certainly was a persistent presence, particularly in Asian fare !!!

[@Gitfiddle]

Agreed. Robert Shaw was a legendary actor of the old school.

[@D_funct]

@@Wildirishgerry yes! He carried a lot of actors, especially new ones, back in the day. A lot of them said they wouldn't be where they were if it wasn't for Rick! Man of great strength and character, with impeccable delivery to boot. Pretty sure he knew he was going somewhere even from an early age. Too bad he had to move on.

[@Wildirishgerry]

He's also the only guy who beat Bruce Lee in a fight, rolled right over him.

[@mrspank35]

"Oh come on, Linnemen, I was just starting to do good!" Mispronounces his name for about the 6th time.

[@Ochreification]

No better way to rattle a mark...

[@Graldaddy]

I thought he said "Littleman"

[@mrspank35]

@@Graldaddy I think he kept deliberately mispronouncing his name over and over again to get a rise out of him. All part of the grift!

[@MimonJesus67]

Fun fact: In the German dub he calls him Linowand lmao

[@ststst981]

​@@mrspank35 Yea he's trying to tilt him

[@DoolyKim]

I will never get tired of watching this over and over again, forever.

[@peterkonitzer4410]

Like twice a month since...

[@amstaylorph]

"They wouldn't let you in here if you wasn't a chump!. Lombard'll be joining you in a couple of minutes" Brilliant.

[@EskimoJoe492]

After this thrashing, Lonegan became a fisherman in a little tropical paradise called Amity and befriended the local police chief.

[@AndyCigars]

"Farewell and adieu to you fare Spanish ladies..."

[@cube-uj2sp]

"Here's to swimmin' with bow legged women"

[@starguy2718]

Did Quint ever get that bigger boat?

[@donaldpaluga]

Nah, he hijacked a subway car for a million

[@AdiAsaf]

hehe..epic comment..hey, he was one hell of an actor

[@iamjithu5]

What makes the scene so good is that there is no music. Just great direction and acting. Wonderful!

[@stephenburnage7687]

I watched this movie the day it was released in the UK. The entire audience gasped and then applauded the final scene. No wonder it swept the Oscar's.

[@frogger1952]

The filmmakers did a great job of conning the audience. Fantastic.

[@stephenhosking7384]

It was so effective that the "sting" was burned into my brain, and I never watched the movie again because I knew the ending. There are many movies I've seen where I couldn't even remember if I'd seen it, let alone remember the ending for 45 years.

[@SusanSloate]

@@stephenhosking7384 I actually saw the film for the first time AFTER being told all the spoilers. Still loved every second of it, and I've seen it at least 2 dozen times. Still love it today.

[@johnrie18]

I don’t know how this clip ended up in my recommendations but I am glad it did.

[@jackkitchen737]

Same thing with me

[@Diwana71]

Same here. Paul Newman at his best.

[@justme-yr2xf]

@alightofgodenterprise

[@AndyCigars]

@@Diwana71 same...the Google algorithm has four Jacks to my four 9's.

[@ibeetellingya5683]

Saw this in theater when it came out. I was just a kid, but I remember being in awe of its perfection. The actors & acting, music, dialogue, cinematography, film editing...it was all so smooth, clean, perfectly shaped. The movie felt like a Perfect combination of relaxing, exciting, interesting, fun and funny. It had elements of movie genres, like drama, crime, action, comedy. In terms of film style, it had details from the 40's, 50's, 60 's & 70's. It effortlessly combined a feeling of black and white movies in wonderful natural color. All of the above together in perfect harmony, nothing overdone or wasted. Everything and every second in the movie was essential. Whatever you saw, heard, felt, thought about was designed for entertainment. Incredible genius art. Whenever I hear the theme song play, I still smile, get a warm feeling inside, and remember it very fondly. I consider it one of the finest American movies ever made. It shaped how I judge the quality of movies since then: to be in the good hands of master craftspeople.

[@marcoleone8189]

My experience exactly!

[@ibeetellingya5683]

@@marcoleone8189 First time I saw it, I didn't see the ending coming, but loved it. One of the best movie endings. I won't appreciate a remake if they attempt it.

[@kyleanderson9971]

Well said

[@danjames5552]

I am a paper moon man myself ,!!!!

[@erichramone7812]

Definitely. However I watched this at home on our VCR (lol) in the early 1980’s. Was amazed at how good this movie was.

[@Wonders2Ponder]

I love the real actor Mr Shaw talking to the actor pretending to be someone who's pretending to be named Mr Shaw

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

Robert Shaw

[@GraemeSPa]

Me and my shipmates were wandering around New Orleans looking for a cinema showing a new movie called "Billy Jack" - we couldn't find it - but there was this film nobody ever heard of called "The Sting" and it had that Newman feller in it - best movie I'd seen in years.

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

Billy Jack was good too, though. 'One tin soldier rides away...' One of my mother's favorite movies, I grew up hearing that soundtrack.

[@smellypatel5272]

Cool story boomer

[@label1877]

Nobody wanders around New Orleans today unless you have a death wish.

[@55Quirll]

@@JohnSmith-mk1rj I enjoyed Billy Jack too, what got me interested in karate, also being mugged outside of my High School after practice didn't hurt either.

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

@@55Quirll it's a classic. And the theme song for the movie, the whole 'One Tin Soldier' song is crazy epic. There were a couple sequels, too, I believe. Billy Jack might be one of the earliest action movie franchises ever, in retrospect. Billy Jack is legend.

[@2GunRock]

Soon as they went back to Robert Shaw's cabin his man swears up and down that he fixed the deck correctly, with 3's and 9's. Shaw replies: "Well what the hell was I supposed to do, call him out for cheating better than me in front of the rest of the players?!?!" LOL

[@davidhaber5304]

One of my favorite all time films. I’m not ashamed to admit I was conned. Fell for the whole con game. I didn’t have a clue. It was fantastic. Newman and Redford. Can’t duplicate. Great chemistry.

[@wangson]

Same here!

[@seandoyle2983]

Likewise.

[@emilgilels]

The first time, pretty sure everyone falls for the con. But it's such a great movie that it's just as enjoyable to re-watch even when you know what's coming.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

I just watched it for the first time and didn't see any of the two big twists at the end coming a mile away.

[@janetkizer5956]

I think almost everyone fell for the con the first time they saw it. Maybe a few geniuses got it, but a very few.

[@james-p]

8:42 The train whistle when Newman lays down his hand is perfection.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

This is when Hollywood made proper movies.

[@simonlloyd7557]

This one clip alone made me watch the entire film. I can confirm that it is excellent. Shaw, Newman and Redford are top drawer in this thrilling and unpredictable classic.

[@Astrobrant2]

"unpredictable" Oh, yeah!

[@marktosh3739]

"In other news today, water still found to be wet."

[@Ducksoup67]

You’ve got a good eye. If by chance you haven’t caught Jeremiah Johnson, got watch any clip...then the whole movie. ; )

[@misterclownface]

Me too. It was before my time. Saw this clip on youtube (different channel) end of last year and ended up watching the movie afterwards. Great movie.

[@TheMrbc74]

This film won the Oscar for best picture 1974, but I’ve been waiting for Simon Lloyds review before watching it

[@commanderkeen3787]

This scene is full of priceless moments. Paul Newman sneezing into his tie. Robert Shaw taking Paul Newman's gin away from him. Such a great film 😄

[@roberttoy4712]

Sneezing into his *borrowed* tie!

[@whitneymilam3141]

Yep. It was Shaw's tie! @@roberttoy4712

[@Porshadoxus]

I love the silence of this scene- no music, creaking chairs, bated breath. Done so well.

[@roquefortfiles]

It's all anticipation. Hollywood doesn't know how to make films like this now.

[@lydiajoy1823]

The train whistle in the background when he lays down the winning hand. So good.

[@lenpalmeri6228]

The acting performances are fantastic all around the table. The dramatic lighting, smoke, train track sounds & doppler shifted railroad crossing bells put the finishing touches on this classic scene.

[@hb-3462]

The doppler with the bells was a nice touch.

[@weps8983]

Robert Shaws reactions in this are genius. He doesn't get enough kudos, this film is a trifecta and without someone of his prowess, it doesn't work.

[@glennk1931]

This and “The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3,” is another brilliant job of acting by Robert Shaw as the villain.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@glennk1931 Classic,remake is horrendous 🤣

[@weps8983]

@@glennk1931 only sat down to watch it properly recently, fantastic. Walther Matteau is another titan. Great film, can't beat the 70's for film

[@coreyzimmerman9782]

A real card SHARK

[@pattyoneill6724]

Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, and James Earl Jones, what a great cast !

[@whatisbestinlife8112]

This scene is so damned good. The buildup of tension works completely no matter how many times you've seen it. The framing, editing, pacing and of course acting (most of it with minimal dialogue) is so on point it pulls you in even when you know exactly what is coming.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

the scene starts with newman saying he "was taking a crap" & proceeds to shake everyone's hand =/ "so damned good"?

[@Durwood71]

What's hilarious is that they knew he cheated, but they couldn't call him out without admitting that they had cheated.

[@philp3573]

How does Doyle lonnegan owe 15,000 when the pot has 30,000

[@tarbosh917]

@@philp3573 because the other 15k is from Shaw. SHaw's winning the pot which includes 15k of his money and 15k of Lonnegan's. In order to be even on the hand Lonnegan owes him 15k.

[@VESCreativeServices]

Kind of. Lonnegain switched the deck on the check, and I assume Shaw switched his cards on the cigarette lighting as they don't really show is, so if Lonnegain wanted to call him out, they could have checked the deck and seen the extra Jacks. The only they they'd have found his cheating would be to physically search him for the original deck. Still a great scene regardless.

[@Durwood71]

@@VESCreativeServices Yes, but the only reason they knew he cheated is because they tried to cheat. Otherwise, they wouldn't have had a clue what cards he was supposed to have.

[@VESCreativeServices]

@@Durwood71 Perhaps- but Lonnegan still had the advantage. He could have accused Shaw of cheating and easily proved it, and Shaw would have no way to prove it back. But I guess when it's set up as a "gentlemans game" in the beginning, it seems beyond what would be respectable at the table. And also how he looks at the other players after the showdown, perhaps that could have been taking him as evaluating that option.

[@Hotspur62]

I'm 61 and saw The Sting for the first time last year. What a great movie! Glad I caught it before dying haha.

[@MikeBalle-wi6dx]

I’m also 61, I wish you another whole bunch of years, good health, happy life and randomly catch this movie another 20 times before we “kick the bucket”. Long live the best music ever….80s music baby!!!!

[@panaderofilms]

I'm 61 and have a tumor on my dick...it's been a difficult year...

[@brutalcritic7899]

Lonahan

[@repent.sinner]

Repent and believe the gospel of Jesus Christ or you will have your part in the lake of fire, take heed. Narrow is the way to enteral life and few find it, you must be born again.

[@donreid6399]

61 here. Just realized Newman's character was named 'Shaw' while he was playing against Robert Shaw! Get something new from this movie more every time I see it! 🙂

[@ohger1]

This is one of the most rewatchable films in history. The second time you watch it it's a whole different film because you're in on the Sting this time and you see the characters in a whole new way.

[@timinla64]

One of the few movies that’s probably better the second time..for the very reason you mention.

[@brokeeper2007]

Yes. I consider it one of my “remote dropper” movies. If I’m channel surfing and I come across it, I drop the remote and start watching it…again. I must be into the 30s on how many times I’ve watched it. I think it took me at least 5 times before I understood who the hit “man” after Hooker was.

[@Gamzor]

​@@brokeeper2007 it's a panty dropper for sure

[@almagore1]

I think the movie, "Lawman" is much more rewatchable. I have watched this Western at least 30 times and see more meanings each time. I have seen the "Sting" 5 times and l am content with that.

[@gamewithgreg]

@@brokeeper2007 30+ times…wow 😮

[@actioncom2748]

4:28 - "tempers seem to be running a little...high." Said the most hot headed of the group. He's going down.

[@ScottLulu]

One of the best scenes ever. He shows him his own wallet with his own money at the end. Classic

[@robertdunlap7943]

The movie had the entire audiences fooled until the last scene that's why it won best picture

[@sam.lipchutz]

I didn’t even realize that. That’s sick. This was genius.

[@sam.lipchutz]

@4 August 2020 He had someone steal his wallet earlier and when he says “I must have left my wallet in the other car.” He says “ You come to a game like this you bring your money!” and he takes out the guy’s wallet and shows him HIS money

[@click8417]

I rewatched the movie yesterday with my friend, it’s not lonnogan’s (or however you spell it) wallet only his money. They give the red skinned wallet back after

[@sam.lipchutz]

@@click8417 True. But it’s still phenomenal that he showed him his own money. Henry Gondorff is one of the coolest characters ever.

[@simonpankvelashvili7620]

This is what you call acting. Simply genius

[@patgalvez4563]

70's had the best movies

[@amvlabs5339]

@@patgalvez4563 so did 60s, 50s, 40s...everything before the 2010s were movies, today they're just nonsense theme parks

[@decameronbih]

Agree...

[@robertenglish3921]

I am quite hungry for more

[@Fredg111]

great actors for sure, but the writers gave them the material, brilliant all the way around

[@lv-gamer2568]

"When you come to a game like this you bring your money!" Adds double insult to injury by showing him his own wallet and money. 🤣🤣🤣

[@vladtepes97]

not the wallet, just the money.

[@newjeffersonian6456]

@@vladtepes97 Right. If Lonnegan had seen his own wallet there, Shaw would never have gotten off that train alive.

[@nerifterafrnam4682]

@@newjeffersonian6456 Thats Mr Lonnegan ,,,, Doyle Lonnegan ,, you´re gonna remember that.

[@studinthemaking]

That the best part of the whole scene.

[@taylornorman7134]

The look on Paul Newman’s face when he lays down his jacks is priceless!

You owe me 15 grand , pal .

[@SunnyIntervalsORG]

I like how this whole poker scene is cleverly broken down into 3 hands, and with each hand Shaw has a different objective: 1st - Insult Lonnegan to make him angry. 2nd - Insult the other players so that they leave and cash their money out. 3rd - Take down Lonnegan and hook him in for the big con!

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Sir you are one clever man!

[@pattyoneill6724]

This is one great movie !

[@ayokay123]

Brilliantly analyzed!

[@newjeffersonian6456]

From the very start Henry Gondorff as Shaw acted the role of a vulgar ill-mannered jerk which he knew Lonnegan would find irksome. And with each winning hand Shaw mispronounced Lonnegan's name and added jeering insult to injury. After the third hand he had Lonnegan firmly into the con.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

@@newjeffersonian6456 His huge sneeze (and wipe of nose on the borrowed tie) was genius.

[@shadowfilm7980]

One of the best all time movies ever made on this planet! Love this movie! SO well made. Great great cast! Great story! Great Directing! Great Script! Great Art Direction! Great everything! Newman was a legend. Missed so much! GOD rest his soul!

[@lawrenceclemens8494]

THAT'S what great movie making is about.... superb casting/actors, a director who uses meaningful framing and doesn't employ crazy MTV cutting, beautiful nuanced editing, and tremendous writing. This picture is timeless and a brilliant example of filmmaking to be studied.

[@jaysmith2858]

If I was teaching cinematography this would be the film I would get my students to watch as an example of a film that is brilliant in all areas e.g. script, casting, acting, directing, soundtrack etc.

[@macadoo1588]

I know how I'm stumbling Into my next Zoom Meeting, with a bottle of Gin shouting "Sorry I'm late I was taking a crap!" 😆😆

[@jasonjackson5696]

💩😂😂😂

[@pattyoneill6724]

This is a funny scene, especially when he keeps messing up Robert Shaws name !

[@danielfronc4304]

LMAO!

[@mikeowen7526]

@@pattyoneill6724 Lonneman and Lombard isn't it 😊

[@pattyoneill6724]

Mike Owen ,so funny isn't it. Lonnerman, than sneezes on the cards ! You are right, he calls him Lombard ! My late husband and I loved how Robert Shaw said Tempers are running a little HIGH ! He was an Owen, and you have his name as a last name !

[@jackpinchuk9541]

Easily one of the best movies of the 70's

[@diceman199]

Still one of the best movies even now

[@TheBinoyVudi]

Of all time.

[@commanderkeen3787]

Still can't believe this film was written by a 20-something year old David S Ward. This kind of writing takes years to master. He must have had help

[@jvolstad]

I first saw this movie when I was stationed in Germany. The Sting in German.

[@thedragonlee76]

Right behind Star Wars and Jaws...

[@dubsc.2684]

One of the greatest scenes of all time.

[@myplan8166]

One of the greatest movies of all time

[@mikegillis8160]

I never get tired of watching this scene! The expression on Robert Shaw's face can't be directed. One of the best movies ever!!!

[@jeffreyholicky4303]

4:43 Robert Shaw's laughing perfectly exhibits just how pissed he is. Love it. Like most of you - excellent scene and one of my favorite dramas of all time. Everything from the story to the music and the cast was perfect. Even the details like the sound of the shoes was just spot on.

[@petersyme7083]

Interesting different meanings there are; pissed in the UK means drunk. In Scotland it is ‘phished’.

[@kalebanth8323]

@@petersyme7083pissed in the US can also mean drunk. Or angry.

[@ncekinovich]

"You owe me fifteen grand pal!" - Love it

[@scottackerberg721]

Love it when he flashes Lonegan's cash in his face ! One of the greatest of all time poker scenes ! 👌

[@dougmaclennan8654]

5:34 "Hey, where's your ante?" Lonegan is so hyper-focused on his scam that he forgets the routine of the ante. Newman is so sharp that he doesn't miss something as mundane as an ante even when he surely anticipates a scam on this hand. Newman also has the presence of mind to stay in character and deliver the line in an obnoxious, rude way to further play Lonigan.

[@ericanthonyjones2131]

astute observation

[@mikeherriman4600]

It also shows that Shaw was paying attention. He saw the deck swap and knew the fix was on.

[@dougmaclennan8654]

@@mikeherriman4600 Shaw was one who swapped the deck when he cut the cards.

[@mikeherriman4600]

@@dougmaclennan8654 Shaw was the alias Newman's character used

[@dougmaclennan8654]

@@mikeherriman4600 oh yes. My bad. I’m sure also that Newman knew it was on when he was dealt 3 threes as an earlier scene had them anticipating 3s and 9s as Lonnegan’s go-to scam.

[@patrickmccann9173]

It's in the next scene 'What was I supposed to say? He cheats better than us?' What a great movie

[@aaronmehaffey6251]

Floyd: I KNOW I gave him four threes! He had to make a switch! We can't let him get away with it... Lonnegan: What was I supposed to do, call him for cheating better than me in front of the others!?

[@James-Campbell]

"Aww c'mon Linnemann I was just starting to do good" (knowing full well his name was Lonneghan) cracks me up every time!

[@emedel5772]

he calls him a different "L" name each time lol

[@jeffthebracketman]

@James Campbell it’s actually Liniment LOL

[@hw1241]

part of the brillance of the con man building up more ways to irritate his prey.

[@terryogletree2128]

Gets me every time

[@dougmaclennan8654]

Also love the poor grammar of the line to emphasize that he's uncouth.

[@ritzg98]

Robert Shaw just might have been the only person on earth who could have answered the question, "What's worse, getting beaten by a card shark, or eaten by a large shark?"

[@phukit5456]

Brilliant-Would of been a great line to use somewhere in that scene!

[@hirdy6]

One of the greatest scenes of all time, Newman and Shaw, just magnificent.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

After watching i had to go and watch the whole movie. Have not seen it in years. Great story, great script and a great cast. Classic movie.

[@Atombender]

I love how Newman called the other guy by several different names but never Lonegan.

[@heaven-is-real]

Mister Linnamin

[@MrPontificator]

He called him everything but Brock Linehan

[@SaulGoodman-w2x]

@@heaven-is-real I was just starting to do good!

[@heaven-is-real]

@@SaulGoodman-w2x LOLO

[@martycech5844]

It’s All part of the Hustle / Con...

[@shauntbarry]

The fact he shows him his own stolen wallet is just brilliant! Timeless movie

[@TheBarbahaba]

its not , since you can clearly them see giving back the wallet empty to pickpocket girl in the movie earlier on and why risk getting caught ?

[@peteysurber3760]

He does say, "When you come to a game, you bring YOUR money" LOL

[@MissGBinFrance]

Not the stolen wallet, just the cash that was in it !!!

[@shauntbarry]

Apologies.. Just looking back that's what I meanto say :D @@MissGBinFrance

[@TheOrangeRoad]

Swing and a miss. They take the money and return the wallet

[@souloftheage]

It's easier to cheat a man than convince him that he's been cheated. -Twain.

[@jasonjackson5696]

Is that Shania Twain? 😂

[@denierdev9723]

@@jasonjackson5696 No, MARK Twain.

[@jasonjackson5696]

@@denierdev9723 - Are you sure it wasn’t Samuel Clemens?

[@denierdev9723]

@@jasonjackson5696 Sure, sure.

[@brucewayne3602]

brilliant Monsieur Twain

[@simonm7133]

Newman and Shaw are just brilliant. Shaw’s menacing ‘You follow’ just knows he means business. One of my favourite movies and this card game scene is just the best.

[@robertwheatley2471]

"Ya folla"... pronounce it right lol.. Shaw was truly one of a kind..

[@patrickdrazen3574]

Should've included Shaw's best line: "What was I supposed to do--call him for cheatin' better than me?"

[@neilgerace355]

@GRT Kiddo and wasn't going to take it any more

[@MagisterVeritas]

8:43 the way they timed the train releasing steam with the metaphorical steam coming out of Lonegan's ears

[@monica11760]

I have watched this movie so many times and I never realized this. Thanks!

[@georgestevens1502]

Calling him Linament. Too hilarious. One of my favorite Newman scenes.

[@krismurphy3798]

and the Burp

[@georgestevens1502]

@@krismurphy3798 and the sneeze.

[@pattyoneill6724]

You owe me 15 grand, PAL, another good one !

[@georgestevens1502]

@@pattyoneill6724"You won't be able to get a game of jacks!" Twists the knife to really get him mad.

[@franknberry6397]

"That's what you get for playing with your head up your ass"

[@jeffturnbull9661]

Brilliance, pure raw talent happening right here on screen, there's an incredibly subtle exchange between Shaws character and his man behind Newman ( and the shot of just Newman's nose and cigar turning while the camera stays focused on the gentleman behind him is brilliant all by itself), the hint of glee in his eyes, only for a moment, knowing he's won but not giving anything away, and then, again just in his eyes, the glee turning to cold smoldering rage with the realization that he's been played and beaten at his own game, all in Shaws eyes, it should be a class in acting all by itself, pure joy to watch

[@mahatmagandhi7588]

I agree! This is why the older movies are so good. They did not need a lot of action. The facial expressions on the actors are awesome. They tell the whole story.

[@jaysmith2858]

@@mahatmagandhi7588 Lingering shots give the viewer more time to take in all the facial expressions, dialogue and atmosphere, whereas many, if not most of today's films/directors need to quickly flick from one shot/scene to another every few seconds, something that denies viewers from savouring what is happening on screen. Unfortunately it says a lot about modern society be they those producing or consuming things such as films, music, TV shows etc.

[@cpetrizzi]

@Baba Ganush I urge you to watch Falconetti's expressiveness in the silence masterpiece "Joan of Arc." You will change your mind.

[@cpetrizzi]

@@jaysmith2858 Unfortunately in this day and age the average "adult" has an attention span of an ant. That's why we get mostly awful movies and TV shows now. The US produces about 10,000 movies per year. I'd say 9980 are complete garbage, 15 are meh, and 5 are good. Once in a blue moon you might get a great movie squeezed out of Hollywood.

[@mattfoley6082]

FINALLY! The whole scene with him bursting in after "taking a crap." Classic! Thank you!

[@georgestevens1502]

Yes, and Newman sets it up by calmly walking up to the door and taking a deep breath. Then the drunk act. So skillful.

[@dion9755]

‘Longbar will be joining you in a coupla minutes’ what a violation 😂😭

[@horaceosirian8993]

I think it was Lombard? A dig because the Lombards are an aristocratic / noble family, i.e. toffs, and Lonigan's Irish. (Don't quote me on that).

[@johnnyrodriguez8358]

Paul was a real stand up man. I worked a race that he participated in. We became friends and he introduced me to his lovely wife. He asked for my opinion on a business venture. That business was his popcorn brand. Still strong today. Good man gone but not forgotten.

[@WakeRunSleep]

Did you get a piece of the business you gave him advice on?

[@michaelcohen9363]

@@WakeRunSleep I'm fairly sure that Newman's business profits all go to charity

[@tose917]

Bullsh*t story. Nice try Pinocchio!! By the way P. Newman was way overrated as an actor and as race car driver. He did won a lot of races and championships, but he had a very cocky attitude.

[@tose917]

I “met” him at Daytona in 1999. He was competing in a Porsche 962 at the Historic Races Series. I was walking up and down pit lane when I spotted the car, I didn’t know that it was him inside the car until I got about 10 to 12 feet from it. For those of you that are not familiar with auto racing, and especially a Porsche 962, the doors don’t open like a regular car, they opened vertically. Anyway, my mom and dad were with me but they’re looking at another car and I signaled my mom to come and take look at the Porsche, I didn’t tell her that Newman was inside the car, I wanted to surprised her. All that time I kept the same distance from him and car. When my mom saw him, she got her camera from her purse, Newman noticed that she was going to take a photo, and he immediately closed the door and she couldn’t take the photo because of all the glare in the windshield and side windows. A lady that was standing behind me was shocked by Newman’s actions and told him “you’re a very rude person, you don’t do that to your fans!” There was about 30 min left before the start of the race. All that time he sat inside the car just starring at the horizon. He didn’t have his helmet on, no one from the team came to him to inspect inspect the car and make sure that everything was ok. When I looked at my mom she had teary eyes, she was shocked too. He was her idol since she was young. Anyway, that incident f up the day for us and we left before the race started. *For the racing fans reading this, he was driving Hector Rebaque’s purple 962, I think that the sponsor on the side of the car was Wynn’s** He was a good actor and race car driver, but as person he was a cocky POS.

[@Godi9]

@@tose917 Are you an Actor? Didn't think so. Did you finish High School? Didn't think so.

[@stacking4life86]

"WHAT was I SUPPOSED to do? Accuse him of being a Better Cheat Then ME?!!!" A+ Casting; Just Legendary!

[@frankcabanski9409]

Nope.

[@pattyoneill6724]

You falla, and Tempers are running a little high are classic !

[@Enthos2]

What a great scene. I love how when Newman barges in belligerently, Shaw (actor, not character) glares at Clemmons to his left who had personally vouched for this guy like 2 minutes ago

[@userac-xpg]

This is my favorite movie scene of all time. Every little detail was so great... the play of the hand, the dialogue, even the facial expressions and reactions are phenomenal when you consider everyone in the scene knows the actual result of the hand before it happens.

[@zaragozakid310]

The actual game play was inaccurate. You can't call and raise. You announce raise, not 'I call your thousand, and I raise' In a casino that would be a straight-up call, and you'd be unable to raise.

[@userac-xpg]

@@zaragozakid310 you must have learned poker in the internet age. It was common before the televised era of poker for people to say call and raise, or say "I'll see your bet and raise you"

[@villagemagician1320]

Not everyone. I think the 3 people who know would be the guy in the hat, Lonegan (however you spell it), and perhaps the 3rd player at the table. The point is Lonengan could only possibly know that shaw was cheating if he himself was cheating. Him getting caught in the act in front of all those people, including the house.... he couldnt do it.

[@richspinaci8293]

Paul Newman once said that this was his favorite scene of all the movies that he did

[@kokonanana1]

Slap Shot.

[@mattfoley6082]

Definitely in my top 5 movie scenes. I probably watch it every few months, never gets old.

[@JiveDadson]

Obviously he is not a poker player. The rules in this game are absurd.

[@brucef310]

@@JiveDadson These were the rules during that time. The game has evolved since then.

[@JiveDadson]

@@brucef310 Donegan specifically said "table stakes" when he described the rules at the start. Besides, it would be ridiculous to allow a player to decide during a hand how much he wanted to have in play.

[@rotellamarco]

Love how he shows him his own money! Brilliant.

[@jkrasney1]

Classic Newman --

[@mjtingle1]

The entire movie is brilliant

[@michaelwainscott2633]

The continuation of the scene back in his cabin, Shaw says, "What am I supposed to say? That he cheated better than me?"

[@johnwilson4158]

MAKE THAT HIS STOLEN MONEY

[@K2mtp]

@@johnwilson4158 yeah as I recall he already lifted lanamums wallet.

[@wky4619]

Could watch this over and over again. True classic.

[@MCOult]

A perfect movie in every way; it even started a craze for Scott Joplin music, which most people had never before heard. One of the best things about this scene is that Newman's character calls himself "Shaw," which was the name of actor Robert Shaw, Newman's opponent. Just one more trick in a movie filled with tricks and misdirection.

[@tobucksy]

I’ve watched this film dozens of times and it will never get old. It captures a time and place like “Casablanca” did. Just the ‘30s dialog alone (“…some chanteusy..take a powder..it was a thin beef…”) make it worth watching again, and there could’ve been about 54 Best Supporting Actors Oscars. Gee…

[@jaysmith2858]

"No sense in being a grifter if it's the same as being a citizen."

[@newtonpeart8573]

You are not the only one Shaw was fantastic and so was Newman.

[@RG-5834]

Paul Newman really was a good looking bugger, and a fantastic acting talent, it doesn’t seem fair sometimes! Robert Shaw was also a superbly gifted actor, and really looked mean in this unforgettable scene!

[@OBGynKenobi]

Three 3's went under and 4 jacks come up chief, like a doll's eyes.

[@jamesmorse3458]

Yes Mr Qint, he switched those cards like a shark.

[@villagemagician1320]

" like a doll's eyes " ---- what ? explain this please.

[@OBGynKenobi]

@@villagemagician1320 watch Jaws.

[@Max50ww]

@@villagemagician1320 In the movie Jaws, Robert Shaw plays captain Quint. He talks about the sharks eyes being like a doll’s eyes. They are mixing the characters lines….Lonnegan and quint from 2 different movies but the same actor

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

It was never shown How Newman did it. Why???

[@Mexican_Marauder]

Man, what a scene. This is better than any full-length movie that's been made in the last 10 years.

[@emilal]

No it's not. You just don't watch enough movies.

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@@emilal you were obviously born in the 2000s.

[@emilal]

@@Mexican_Marauder I'm inclined to think _you_ were born in the 2000s considering you're so prone to cognitive bias. Or you just lack a few chromosomes.

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

Better than The Irishman?

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@@TheEnvelopeOZ old or new?

[@jadentrez]

As great as Newman is in this scene, the hats off really has to go to Robert Shaw. For a man as sharp and cunning as he was, it was a great piece of acting to have to play the fool, and do it as convincingly as he does. Hats off, Mr. Shell! I mean, Mr. Shaw!

[@p-novac]

Great pun mate 😂

[@TIO540S1]

I give up, how was he playing the fool?

[@jadentrez]

@@TIO540S1 He's playing the mark, the one being conned.

[@TIO540S1]

Yes, I don’t really see the character as a fool though. He’s cunning and ruthless but yes, in this instance and this film he got taken. I guess I could see calling him a fool in that letting his anger get the better of him opened the door to getting cheated in the hand and then falling to the ultimate con.

[@jadentrez]

@@TIO540S1 That could be. Just like with Quint. Why didn't he listen to Brody and call in for a bigger boat?

[@jameswentzkershawn001]

Every single actor in this movie was a pro.

[@gozorak]

I think Newman was channeling Warren Oats

[@dinghyyoung]

Agee with that totally

[@thegreenbird795]

absolutely...not like these poseurs today.

[@marstondavis]

I saw The Sting the first week it came out. It was so good I saw it again the next day. Look at the cast and they're just amazing. The music score was perfect. Won an Oscar, too.

[@robertott2631]

Well to bad you never watched it again

[@emsleywyatt3400]

You could see it twice. The second time you can spot all the little clues. (Another good movie for that is "No Way Out" with Kevin Costner.)

[@robertott2631]

@@emsleywyatt3400 yeah …. No I have a job and other shit to do.

[@AlanE5150-cd5xs]

"Sorry I'm late guys, I was taking a crap." I'll have to remember that line next time I'm in a zoom conference and joining late!

[@Phoenix7786]

I always love the line "...and what?! Accuse him of being a better cheat?!"

[@josuibarretxe6544]

I like Lonnegan’s bodyguard’s face going from confident about the game, to “what has just happened? I can’t believe the boss lost a fixed game”.

[@lehec]

Not only that, he can't understand how four 3 has turned into four jacks!

[@NiceTryLaoChe]

That's not a face. That's a mug.

[@k.j.paasche6523]

You can tell some fear also ran through his mind that he might end up dead for flubbing that card fix. The great character actor, Charles Dierkop, still working at 85.

[@rvalens2]

Three seconds on the screen and the bodyguard's face says it all . . . without saying a word. Terrific acting!

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

Such an underrated character, he really did have the perfect face for the job!

[@lorenzogershani7481]

Little subtle move but brilliant. Newmans character starts pretending hes sick by sneezing coughing so Lonegan doesnt drink the "Gin" and find out. Pretty cool

[@davidstorrs]

Also, he was sneezing on the tie they gave him. Cranks up the perception of his as an uncultured rube and ticks Lonnegan off that little bit more so that he gets dumb about his plays.

[@davidwood1923]

I Truly Can Not Get Enough of this Scene... I think it's because the Mark is Sooo Sure of Himself. Thanks Again

[@gkroll8467]

Flat nose did it

[@daleviker5884]

One thing that doesn't ring true, in my view, is that Robert Shaw staged it so that he drew two nines in the first deal and then the other two in the second deal. When Paul Newman opened at $500, Robert Shaw matched the $500 and upped it by $1,000. That would look very suspicious to me, and to anyone not in on the scam, because the most Robert Shaw could have been keeping from that first deal was a pair of aces, which is not enough to be adding $1,000 into the pot at that stage.

[@calfishkin8977]

I love the fact that Newman keeps the 6 of hearts when he shows the four Jacks. If it had been almost any other card (if he had set the five card hand before the game) then he would have run the risk of duplicating Shaw’s fifth card. Too often in gambling movies they mess up things like that.

[@aan4287-e8g]

Wouldn’t any card have an equal chance to come up? Seems like identical card collision would be a real risk.

[@Mechulus]

I think the bigger risk was duplicating a card from the hand of the guy that folded early. He could have easily had a jack in hand when he folded and Newman would have been outed as the cheater.

[@roberttoy4712]

@@Mechulus He would be pretty sure that the other guy would be given junk so that he would fold immediately.

[@Z-Bart]

I've watched this scene dozens of times trying to catch when Newman made his switch. Still can't find it. Must have been off camera. Lol.

[@michaelriddick7116]

​@@Z-Bart I came to the comments to see how he did it because I gave up trying to find if it was on camera or not 🤣😂

[@PutItAway101]

The accomplice in the hat was so stressed out by this incident that he quit the henchman business and started playing bass for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers

[@malbig2344]

What a hilarious comment.................... it really is.

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

I knew I recognized him

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaelwachowicz4248]

😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@0532MOET]

He looks more like that gangster from the bugs bunny cartoons

[@MrPontificator]

Lonnegan: Four nines. Gondorff: Four jacks. Train: Whoooo-ooo

[@anthonygreen127]

I never noticed that!

[@markkeller9378]

One of the greatest movies of all time. Everything about this picture is superb. The setting, the wardrobe, the look and feel of the film…..all takes you back to Chicago 1930’s……outstanding!

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

I didn't happen to be in Chicago in the 1930's but I'll take your word for it.