Poster for The Hustler

The Hustler (1961)

Directed by Robert Rossen

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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.

Production Companies

Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox

Writers

Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis

Music by

Cast

Photo of Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Photo of Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Photo of Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

Photo of George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Photo of Myron McCormick

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Photo of Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Photo of Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Big John

Photo of Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

Photo of Clifford A. Pellow

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Photo of Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

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