The Hustler (1961)
12
06/10/1961 (GB)
Drama, Romance
2h 14m
- 77% (992 votes)
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They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Overview
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
- Robert RossenDirector, Screenplay
- Sidney CarrollScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$7,600,000
Keywords
- new york city
- suicide
- based on novel or book
- sports
- gambling
- alcohol
- manager
- pool billiards
- hustler
- money
- game
- drunk
- pool
Top Billed Cast
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
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