Nick the Sting (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1976, Nick the Sting is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Nick Hezard, a young con man, wants to avenge the death of a friend of his and organizes a swindle trying to cheat Robert Turner, an American businessman he thinks responsible for his friend's death. He succeeds in getting a hundred thousand swiss francs and uses them to carry out the second part of his plan.

Who’s in it. Nick the Sting stars Luc Merenda as Nick Hezard, Lee J. Cobb as Robert Clark, Gabriele Ferzetti as Maurice and Luciana Paluzzi as Anna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Nick the Sting has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nick the Sting page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nick the Sting tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nick the Sting (1976)?
In US, Nick the Sting is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nick the Sting worth watching?
Nick the Sting holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Nick the Sting?
Nick the Sting stars Luc Merenda, Lee J. Cobb, Gabriele Ferzetti, Luciana Paluzzi and Dagmar Lassander.
When was Nick the Sting released?
Nick the Sting was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.