The Hustler (1961)
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.
Rating: 7.7
Genres Drama, Sports
Original language: en
IMDb tt0054997
Stars
Paul Newman as Fast Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard
George C. Scott as Bert Gordon
Creators
Robert Rossen (Director)
Robert Rossen (Producer)
Walter Tevis (Writer)
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