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The Hustler

Robert Rossen

1961 • 2h 14m

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.

The Hustler

The Hustler - Trailer

Cast

Paul Newman

Paul NewmanEddie Felson

Jackie Gleason

Jackie GleasonMinnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Piper LaurieSarah Packard

George C. Scott

George C. ScottBert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Myron McCormickCharlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Murray HamiltonFindley

Michael Constantine

Michael ConstantineBig John

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan GieraschPreacher

Clifford A. PellowTurk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMottaBartender

Gordon B. ClarkeCashier

Alexander RoseScore Keeper

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn CoatesWaitress

Carl YorkYoung Hustler

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent GardeniaBartender

Crew

Robert Rossen

Robert RossenDirector

Walter Tevis

Walter TevisNovel

Willie Mosconi

Willie MosconiTechnical Advisor

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The Hustler (1961) — Backlot Notes