It’s really important to revisit this excellent movie. There’s no shortage of films centered on con artists and schemes (like Ocean’s Eleven and its sequels), but I’d never encountered one with such a gentle spirit and characters who were genuinely appealing. It's a lighthearted family comedy from the 1970s, telling the story of a group of tricksters risking everything to outsmart a wealthy and influential mobster…

While Paul Newman ("Henry") and Robert Redford ("Johnny") have a clear connection, this film truly shines because of Robert Shaw's exceptional performance. He portrays "Lonnegan," a tough gangster who is swindled without knowing it by “Johnny,” who then realizes that escaping is the wisest course. It’s after this that the pair consider the possibility of extracting significantly more money from their victim and devis…

It’s remarkable how much it hurts while simultaneously possessing such grace. The film collected numerous Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for George Roy Hill, Best Screenplay by David S. Ward, Best Editing from William Reynolds, Best Song Score by Marvin Hamlisch, and Best Art Direction/Set Decoration from Bumstead & Payne, as well as Best Costume Design by Edith Head. It was also nominated f…