The Hustler

• 7.677 Drama
• 1961-09-25
• 134 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Robert Rossen

Writer:

Robert Rossen Sidney Carroll