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The story is set in motion when a young grifter, (Robert Redford), accidentally steals money belonging to a powerful racketeer, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). After Lonnegan murders Hooker's mentor as revenge, Hooker seeks out a legendary, "on-the-skids" con man named Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to help him execute the "long con"—a complex, psychological hustle designed to bankrupt Lonnegan without him ever realizing he was robbed. 🏆 Critical & Commercial Success After Lonnegan murders Hooker's mentor as revenge, Hooker