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Nov 5, 1971 · The Player: Directed by Thomas DeMartini. With Minnesota Fats, Jerry Como, Rae Phillips, Carey Wilmot. The life of Lou, a pool hustler, disintegrates through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
- (17)
- Drama
- Thomas DeMartini
- 1971-11-05
Jan 16, 2008 · Hello, I need some help locating a Pool Movie called The Player, starring Minnesota Fats from 1971. I came across an Original Movie Poster from the movie and have attempted to do some research on it but the only information I can find is as follows.
Professional pool player Lou Marchesi is highly respected for his integrity as well as his skill at the game. One day, his girl friend, Linda, introduces Lou to her old friend Sylvia.
- Thomas De Martini
- 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.
- (94K)
- Drama, Sport
- Martin Scorsese
- 1986-10-17
Apr 9, 2024 · "The Player" is a 1971 feature film shot at Shopper's Pool Room in Baton Rouge, LA. It was written and directed by former professional billiards player Thomas DeMartini. The movie was a belated response to the success of the 1961 Jackie Gleason / Paul Newman film "The Hustler" which was based on Minnesota Fats.
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
