The Hustler
“They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.”
1961•NR•2h 14m•7.7•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Robert Rossen
Writer
Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Rossen Films
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
Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Production
Company
Rossen Films
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
Robert Rossen
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