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The Hustler

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

1961 2h 14m ★ 7.7 (1,125 votes) Released

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.

Crew: Robert Rossen (Director) · Sidney Carroll (Screenplay) · Robert Rossen (Screenplay)

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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Keywords

new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoney

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