The Hustler
The Hustler
Release: 1961-09-25
·Runtime: 134m
·★ 7.7
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Rossen Films
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jackie Gleason
as Minnesota Fats
Willie Mosconi
as Willie (uncredited)
Sid Raymond
Piper Laurie
as Sarah Packard
William Duell
as Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
Myron McCormick
as Charlie Burns
Jake LaMotta
as Bartender
Paul Stevens
Murray Hamilton
as Findley
Michael Constantine
as Big John
Stefan Gierasch
as Preacher
Carolyn Coates
as Waitress
Don De Leo
as Another Player (uncredited)
Charles Dierkop
as Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
Art Smith
Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson
Vincent Gardenia
as Bartender
Hoke Howell
George C. Scott
as Bert Gordon
Charles Andre
as Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Blue Washington