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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.
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- Drama, Sport
- Robert Rossen
- 1961-09-25
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, George C. Scott as Bert, and Myron McCormick as Charlie. The Hustler was a major critical and popular success, gaining a reputation as a modern classic.
- Robert Rossen
- Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen
Jun 23, 2002 · Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats and Paul Newman as "Fast" Eddie Felson in "The Hustler."
Story Fast Eddie Felsen (Paul Newman) and his adventures in the world of professional pool. Fast Eddie is a young hopeful on his way to challenging Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) for his...
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- Paul Newman
- Robert Rossen
- Rossen Films
Paul Newman ... Eddie Felson: Jackie Gleason ... Minnesota Fats: Piper Laurie ... Sarah Packard: George C. Scott ... Bert Gordon: Myron McCormick ... Charlie Burns: Murray Hamilton ... Findley: Michael Constantine ... Big John: Stefan Gierasch ... Preacher: Clifford A. Pellow ...
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.
Sep 25, 2016 · With handsome Paul Newman and elegant Jackie Gleason knocking the balls around, suddenly the game was respectable. The movie—which was released 55 years ago today—was respectable too,...
