The Hustler
★ 7.7/10•1961•2h 14m•NR•Drama•Romance
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.
Robert Rossen · Director
Sidney Carroll · Screenplay
Robert Rossen · Screenplay
StatusReleased
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 25, 1961
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$7,600,000
StatusReleased
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 25, 1961
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$7,600,000
Rossen Films
Actors
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)
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