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The Hustler is a 1961 drama film, directed by Robert Rossen. It tells the story of small-time pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson, who challenges legendary pool player " Minnesota Fats ". The film, which was based on a book of the same name by Walter Tevis , stars Paul Newman as Fast Eddie, Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats, Piper Laurie as Sarah ...
The Hustler: Directed by Robert Rossen. With Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott. An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
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- Drama, Sport
- Robert Rossen
- 1961-09-25
Jun 23, 2002 · The film provided Paul Newman's breakthrough into the first rank of Hollywood actors, but it is instructive to see how important the other actors are; how "The Hustler" benefited by being made before the big-money star was required to appear in almost every shot.
Home. Store. Live TV. Categories. OSCARS® 2X winner. The Hustler. HD. Brassy pool shark Paul Newman travels the small-town circuit while heading for a big-time showdown in this 1961 classic. 3,569 IMDb 8.0 2 h 14 min 1961. X-Ray PG. Drama · Sports · Gritty · Malicious. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $9.99. More purchase. options.
- 134 min
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The Hustler Released Sep 25, 1961 2h 15m Drama List 94% Tomatometer 50 Reviews 93% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Story Fast Eddie Felsen (Paul Newman) and his adventures in the world of ...
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- Paul Newman
- Robert Rossen
- Rossen Films
Eddie Felson is arrogance personified. He is an expert pool player and spends his time along with partner Charlie Burns hustling a few dollars from unsuspecting dopes. He decides that the time has come to play in the big leagues and challenges renowned pool player Minnesota Fats.
The Hustler, American film drama, released in 1961, that won both popular and critical acclaim and earned each of its four major actors ( Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, and Piper Laurie) Academy Award nominations. The film sparked a resurgence of popularity in the game of pool.
