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The Hustler(1961)

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

  • Drama
  • Romance
7.7

Overview

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Sep 25, 1961
Runtime: 2h 14m

Director:

Robert Rossen

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Big John

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Gordon B. Clarke

Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

Alexander Rose

Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Waitress

Carl York

Carl York

Young Hustler

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Bartender

Willie Mosconi

Willie Mosconi

Willie (uncredited)

Official Videos

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

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

Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

The Hustler - Trailer

The Hustler - Trailer

Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER

Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER

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