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The Hustler

The Hustler

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

19617.72h 14m

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.

Directed by Robert Rossen
Written by Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis
Produced by Robert Rossen
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $7.6M

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Big John

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

C

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Themes & Keywords

new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegamedrunkpool

About The Hustler

The Hustler is a drama, romance film released in 1961 exploring themes of new york city, suicide, based on novel or book, sports, gambling, alcohol. Directed by Robert Rossen, it stars Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie. 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.

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