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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 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.
Taking on unwary opponents, he allows them to win until the stakes are high enough; then he makes his killing and leaves town. Eddie has come to New York with his longtime crony and manager, Charlie Burns, to challenge Minnesota Fats, the undisputed champion pool player in the country.
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.
Fast Eddie is a young hopeful on his way to challenging Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) for his world title. When he starts getting feelings for a woman he gets into a dilemma. Rent The Hustler...
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The Hustler. HD. Brassy pool shark Paul Newman travels the small-town circuit while heading for a big-time showdown in this 1961 classic. 3,606 IMDb 8.0 2 h 14 min 1961.
The Hustler (1961) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.