The Hustler(1961)

“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.

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Director

Robert Rossen

Writer

Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen

Release Date

September 25, 1961

Runtime

2h 14m

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$7,600,000

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

Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

Alexander Rose

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