Luther Coleman — The Sting Character Profile

Luther Coleman - The Sting

About Luther Coleman

Hooker's partner murdered early on, whose death drives the plot.

Luther Coleman — Character Profile

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Con execution, Partnership, Street smarts, Loyalty, Gambling

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

Character Facts

Played by: Robert Earl Jones
Appears in: The Sting (1973)
Role: Minor

Relationships (2)

Luther Coleman — Alliance Teammate — Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford)
Longtime con partners who share a brotherly bond and trust each other with their livelihoods.
Luther Coleman — Conflict Enemy — Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw)
Vicious crime boss who orders the execution of a courier who crossed him.

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