The Hustler
1961 · Movie · 2h 14m · NR
DramaRomance
"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.
Ratings
TMDB
7.7/10
Key crew
- Robert RossenDirector
- Robert RossenScreenplay
- Sidney CarrollScreenplay
- Kenyon HopkinsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Paul NewmanEddie Felson
- Jackie GleasonMinnesota Fats
- Piper LaurieSarah Packard
- George C. ScottBert Gordon
- Myron McCormickCharlie Burns
- Murray HamiltonFindley
- Michael ConstantineBig John
- Stefan GieraschPreacher
- Clifford A. PellowTurk
- Jake LaMottaBartender
- Gordon B. ClarkeCashier
- Alexander RoseScore Keeper
Stills
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Themes
new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegame