Gus Macalinski — The Sting II Character Profile

About Gus Macalinski

Wealthy local racketeer targeted in the second film's boxing con.

Gus Macalinski — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Racketeering, Wealth management, Intimidation, Networking, Security oversight

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Karl Malden

Appears in

The Sting II (1983)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Gus Macalinski — Conflict Suspected Killer — Fargo Gondorff (Jackie Gleason)

  Viewed as a potential murderer and a target for the sting.

• Gus Macalinski — Conflict Betting Rival — Lonnegan (Oliver Reed)

  Competitive relationship exploited during the boxing con.

• Gus Macalinski — Conflict Con Target — Jake Hooker (Mac Davis)

  Direct victim of the boxing scam execution.

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• O'Malley (Val Avery)
• Band Singer (Monica Lewis)
• Lady Dorsett (Frances Bergen)
• Eddie (Ron Rifkin)
• Ticket Clerk (Sidney Clute)
• Man in Ticket Line (Paul Willson)
• Kid Colors (Bert Remsen)