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The Hustler
The Hustler
ARENA
Released
94%

The Hustler

Film

September 25, 1961 in theaters

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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.

Rating
NR
Runtime134 minutes
End CreditsNo

Cast

Paul Newman as Eddie Felson

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott as Bert Gordon

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton as Findley

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Michael Constantine as Big John

Michael Constantine

Big John

Stefan Gierasch as Preacher

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta as Bartender

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Director

Robert Rossen

Robert Rossen

Director

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THE VERDICT

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Robert Rossen's 1961 classic is a bleak, smoky masterpiece of American cinema that uses the pool hall as a crucible for pride and self-destruction. Paul Newman gives a career-defining performance as Fast Eddie, countered beautifully by Jackie Gleason's regal Minnesota Fats and Piper Laurie's tragic warmth. It remains an unmatched character study about the high cost of winning.

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Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"
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