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The Sting

Henry Gondorff

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Henry Gondorff in The Sting (1973), played by Paul Newman.

Film guide · 1 film · 1973 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Henry Gondorff on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1973Main sequence runtime: 2h 9m
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    1973 · 2h 9m

    Portrayed by Paul Newman · screen performance

    Paul Newman is credited as Henry Gondorff in The Sting (1973).

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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Henry Gondorff?

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Paul Newman plays Henry Gondorff in The Sting.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Henry Gondorff screen credits

Screen credits: The Sting (1973) — Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

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“No sense being a grifter if it's the same as bein' a citizen.”

The Sting (1973)

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