The Hustler

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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

Cast

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

Producers

20th Century Fox

Screenwriters

Robert Rossen

Sidney Carroll

Walter Tevis

Writer (Novel)

Directors

Robert Rossen

Musicians

Kenyon Hopkins