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The Hustler

The Hustler

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

Part of The Hustler Collection

1961•2h 14m•7.7/10
DramaRomance

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🎬TMDb
7.7/10(1K)

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.

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Production

Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox

Language

EN

Status

Released

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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

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Waitress

Carl York

Young Hustler

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Bartender

Willie Mosconi

Willie Mosconi

Willie (uncredited)

William Adams

Old Doctor (uncredited)

Tom Ahearne

Bartender (uncredited)

Charles Andre

Charles Andre

Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)

Don Crabtree

Small Role (uncredited)

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