Storyline:
When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss, two con men, one experienced and one young try to get even by pulling off the big con on the mob boss. The story unfolds with several twists and last minute alterations.

Cast:
Paul Newman (as Henry Gondorff), Robert Redford (as Johnny Hooker), Robert Shaw (as Doyle Lonnegan), Charles Durning (as Lt. Wm. Snyder), Ray Walston (as J.J. Singleton)