The Hustler
1021 reviews
Drama/Romance
2h 14m
1961
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.
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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.
- DirectorRobert Rossen
- Release25 September 1961
- Genre
- Duration2h 14m
- Budget$2,000,000
- Revenue$7,600,000
- Rate1021 reviews
- Productions
Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox
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

Jake LaMotta
Bartender

Carolyn Coates
Waitress

Vincent Gardenia
Bartender

Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)

Charles Andre
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)

Don De Leo
Another Player (uncredited)

Charles Dierkop
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)

William Duell
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)

Art Smith

Sid Raymond

Paul Stevens

Blue Washington
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