The Hustler

The Hustler

1961
2h 14m
7.7

7.7/10

1,068 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $2,000,000

Revenue: $7,600,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Rossen Films 20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 25, 1961
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0054997

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
Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta

Bartender

Gordon B. Clarke
Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

Alexander Rose
Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

Key Crew

Robert Rossen
Director
Sidney Carroll
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Producer