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The Hustler (1961)

Movie ★ 7.7 134 min

Drama Romance

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.

Robert Rossen Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1961
Runtime
134 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$7.6M
IMDb
tt0054997
Language
Studio
Rossen Films,

Themes

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hustler about?
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.
Who directed The Hustler?
The Hustler was directed by Robert Rossen.
Who stars in The Hustler?
The Hustler stars Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott.
When was The Hustler released?
The Hustler is a 1961 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Hustler?
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