The Hustler (1961)

  • NR
  • 09/24/1961 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 14m

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 Rossen

Director, Screenplay

Sidney Carroll

Screenplay

Walter Tevis

Novel

Cast

Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason's headshot

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie's headshot

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard
George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick's headshot

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton's headshot

Murray Hamilton

Findley
Michael Constantine's headshot

Michael Constantine

Big John
Stefan Gierasch's headshot

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

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