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The Hustler

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Sep 25, 1961 · 2h 14m
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PLOT

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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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
Directed by Robert Rossen

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$7,600,000
Production
Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox
Country
US

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