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.
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
Turk
Robert Rossen
Director
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Herbert Holcombe
Stunts
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Jim Shields
Sound Designer
Sidney Carroll
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Producer
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer