The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
1961 · NR · 2h 14m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Robert Rossen
Writers: Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis
Music by: Kenyon Hopkins
Cinematography: Eugen Schüfftan
Editor: Dede Allen
Box office: $8M · Budget: $2M · Rated 7.7/10 by 1109 viewers
Part of the The Hustler franchise.
Cast
Paul Newman as Eddie FelsonJackie Gleason as Minnesota FatsPiper Laurie as Sarah PackardGeorge C. Scott as Bert GordonMyron McCormick as Charlie BurnsMurray Hamilton as FindleyMichael Constantine as Big JohnStefan Gierasch as PreacherClifford A. Pellow as TurkJake LaMotta as BartenderGordon B. Clarke as CashierAlexander Rose as Score KeeperMore like this
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