The Hustler

The Hustler (1961)

Directed by Robert Rossen

2h 14m

Drama

| Romance

Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.

Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Big John

Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow

Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Crew

Robert Rossen

Robert Rossen

Director

Eugen Schüfftan

Eugen Schüfftan

Director of Photography

Dede Allen

Dede Allen

Editor

Herbert Holcombe

Herbert Holcombe

Stunts

Robert Rossen

Robert Rossen

Screenplay

Jim Shields

Jim Shields

Sound Designer

Sidney Carroll

Sidney Carroll

Screenplay

Robert Rossen

Robert Rossen

Producer

Kenyon Hopkins

Kenyon Hopkins

Original Music Composer

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