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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.
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".
Oct 17, 1986 · The Color of Money: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver. Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.
The film stars Paul Newman reprising his role as "Fast Eddie" Felson, for which he won an Academy Award. The film also stars Tom Cruise playing a pool hustler, and features Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as the girlfriend of Cruise's character.
Jun 23, 2002 · The pool shark played by Paul Newman in "The Hustler" (1961) is indelible--given weight because the film is not about his victory in the final pool game, but about his defeat by pool, by life, and by his lack of character. This is one of the few American movies in which the hero wins by surrendering, by accepting reality instead of his dreams.
Sep 25, 2016 · Pool wasn’t much of a mainstream sport back in 1961. It was viewed as little more than something men did to amuse themselves while drinking. But The Hustler changed that. With handsome Paul...
94% Tomatometer 50 Reviews 93% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Story Fast Eddie Felsen (Paul Newman) and his adventures in the world of professional pool. Fast Eddie is a young hopeful on his...
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