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Jun 4, 2002 · The love of a lonely woman could turn Eddie's life around, but he won't rest until he beats Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. Winner of 2 Oscars Awards for Best Cinematography and Art Direction. Includes: Starring Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Jackie3 Gleason and Piper Laurie.
Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason established a friendship on the set. At one point, Newman got a little cocky about his newfound pool skills and challenged the much more experienced Gleason to a $50 bet on a game. Newman broke, then it was Gleason's turn. He knocked all 15 balls in and Newman never got another shot.
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One". [1] [2] [3] He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver ...
Hustler, The (1961) -- (Movie Clip) He's A Loser Well into their marathon first match, now observed by gambler/promoter Gordon (George C. Scott), who was summoned to the table by Fats (Jackie Gleason), Eddie (Paul Newman), though well ahead, refuses when partner Charlie (Myron McCormick) advises him to quit, in Robert Rossen’s The Hustler, 1961.
Great movies get great performances from the minor characters, too. Vincent Gardenia, Michael Constantine, Murray Hamilton and McCormick are perfect in the smaller roles while Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie (all getting well-deserved Oscar nominations) and George C. Scott are indelible in the major roles.
Apr 27, 2020 · Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason run table in ‘Hustler’. Print. By Thom Loverro - - Monday, April 27, 2020. “When I am really going, I feel like …. The pool cue is part of me. It’s got nerves ...
May 6, 2011 · Paul Newman as Eddie Felson embodies the cocky young hot shot. He has more raw talent than Jackie Gleason's Minnesota Fats but, as George C. Scott's Bert Gordon tells him, he lacks character. He doesn't know how to pace himself and he lets the booze and length of the match get to him, while Fats, being older and more cunning, keeps his wits ...
