| − | |A spectacular triumph of good over evil in which the bad guy, himself a murderous con man, was conned into his own ruin by the good guys. This picture has zero [[political correctness]] and exemplifies the [[best of the public]], as a small team of unsuccessful grifters take down the biggest con man of all. Robert Shaw's performance was sizzling, as it was in ''Jaws'', yet was unfairly denied Oscar nominations in both. This movie won 7 [[Academy Awards]], including best picture and best director, and could have earned more. | + | |A spectacular triumph of good over evil in which the bad guy, himself a murderous con man, was conned into his own ruin by the good guys. This picture has zero [[political correctness]] and exemplifies the [[best of the public]], as a small team of unsuccessful grifters take down the biggest con man of all. Robert Shaw's performance was sizzling, as it was in ''Jaws'', yet was unfairly denied Oscar nominations in both. This movie won 7 [[Academy Awards]], including best picture and best director, and could have earned more. Released on [[Christmas Day]]. |
| | |$159,600,000 (30 times its budget) | | |$159,600,000 (30 times its budget) |