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The Hustler (1961)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Rossen
  • Profile picture of Paul Newman
    Eddie Felson Paul Newman
  • Profile picture of Jackie Gleason
    Minnesota Fats Jackie Gleason
  • Profile picture of Piper Laurie
    Sarah Packard Piper Laurie
  • Profile picture of George C. Scott
    Bert Gordon George C. Scott
  • Profile picture of Myron McCormick
    Charlie Burns Myron McCormick
  • Profile picture of Murray Hamilton
    Findley Murray Hamilton
  • Profile picture of Michael Constantine
    Big John Michael Constantine
  • Profile picture of Stefan Gierasch
    Preacher Stefan Gierasch

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Keywords

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  • suicide
  • based on novel or book
  • sports
  • gambling
  • alcohol
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  • pool billiards
  • hustler
  • money
  • game
  • drunk
  • pool