The Hustler
The Hustler

Movie·1961·2h 14m

The Hustler

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

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Sidney Carroll

Producer

Robert Rossen

Cinematography

Eugen Schüfftan

Music

Kenyon Hopkins

Editor

Dede Allen

Themes

new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegame

Production House

Rossen Films
20th Century Fox

Audience Score

77%

1,074 votes

Skip7%
Timepass16%
Go for it38%
Perfection39%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Free

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// cast

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

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Waitress

Carl York

Young Hustler

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Bartender

Willie Mosconi

Willie Mosconi

Willie (uncredited)

William Adams

Old Doctor (uncredited)

Tom Ahearne

Bartender (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Robert Rossen

Robert Rossen

Director, Screenplay, Producer

Kenyon Hopkins

Original Music Composer

Eugen Schüfftan

Director of Photography

Sidney Carroll

Screenplay

Dede Allen

Editor

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