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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.
- Thomas DeMartini
- 1971-11-05
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- The Hustler (1961) 🎬 Directed by: Robert Rossen. 🌟 Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott. In “The Hustler,” Paul Newman delivers a stunning performance as “Fast” Eddie Felson, a small-time pool hustler with big dreams of ruling the high-stakes world of professional billiards.
- The Color of Money (1986) 🎬 Directed by: Martin Scorsese. 🌟 Starring: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. “The Color of Money” is the sequel to “The Hustler,” with Paul Newman reprising his role as “Fast” Eddie Felson.
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- The Baltimore Bullet (1980) 🎬 Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller. 🌟 Starring: James Coburn, Bruce Boxleitner, Omar Sharif. “The Baltimore Bullet” features James Coburn as the title character, a veteran pool hustler known as the Baltimore Bullet.
Jan 16, 2008 · #1. 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. The Player (1971)
During Lou's absence, Sylvia moves in with Bill. Lou, meanwhile, is touring the country, hustling people at pool games, something to which he vowed he would never sink. One day, Lou meets his old friend, famous player Minnesota Fats, and challenges him to a game.
- Thomas De Martini
- Minnesota Fats
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.
Oct 17, 1986 · Drama Sport. 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. Director. Martin Scorsese. Writers. Walter Tevis. Richard Price. Stars. Paul Newman. Tom Cruise. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.79.
Thomas DeMartini. Synopsis. 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...
