The highest scoring of the two films in The Hustler series, ahead of The Color of Money (75).
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Synopsis
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
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 94% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 90/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.7/101,130 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 84 | 100% |
Key crew
- Robert RossenDirector, Screenplay
- 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
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