The Hustler
Rating & Reviews
Very Positive
4.3
User Score
Synopsis
Eddie Felson is a talented young billiard player whose goal is to defeat the legendary Minnesota Fats. Under the direction of corrupt manager Bert Gordon, Eddie begins to rise in the ranking. However, when developing genuine feelings for a woman, she faces a moral dilemma. This heated drama was nominated for nine Oscar Awards, including Best Film, and featured Paul Newman's starring performance.
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Staff
Paul Newman
Eddie 'Fast Eddie' Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
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
20th Century Fox
Robert Rossen
Sidney Carroll
Walter Tevis
Writer (Novel)
Robert Rossen
Kenyon Hopkins