The Hustler
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
7.7
1.1K votes
1961
2h 14m
Drama
Romance
Overview
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.
Directed by Robert Rossen
Top cast
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
PreacherC
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
BartenderG
Gordon B. Clarke
CashierA
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
WaitressC
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)W
William Adams
Old Doctor (uncredited)T
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)
Charles Andre
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)D
Don Crabtree
(uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 25, 1961
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$7.6M
Language
English
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