The Hustler (1961)

US:: NR Drama

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.

Updated May 9 2020

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1961-09-25

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Keywords:

suicide gambling manager alcohol based on novel or book bar hustler sport party pool money game drunk billiards player

FACTS

Runtime: 134 mins Revenue: $7,600,000 Budget: $2,000,000 Rating: 7.8 Tag Line: They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

Cast

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Piper Laurie

Elsie Speers

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Vincent Gardenia

Bartender

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Michael Constantine

Big John