The Hustler

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

1961
star 7.7
schedule 134 min

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.

Top 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

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Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

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Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

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Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

apartment Production Companies

business Rossen Films
20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox

public Production Countries

United States of America