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
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
William Adams
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
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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