The Hustler
The Hustler

The Hustler

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

7.7(1,013 votes)
1961
2h 14m
Drama
Romance

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

Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox

Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Big John

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

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