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The Hustler
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The Hustler

1961-09-25 · 134 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Robert Rossen
Production companies
Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,600,000

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanEddie Felson
Jackie GleasonJackie GleasonMinnesota Fats
Piper LauriePiper LaurieSarah Packard
George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottBert Gordon
Myron McCormickMyron McCormickCharlie Burns
Murray HamiltonMurray HamiltonFindley
Michael ConstantineMichael ConstantineBig John
Stefan GieraschStefan GieraschPreacher
Clifford A. PellowTurk
Jake LaMottaJake LaMottaBartender
Gordon B. ClarkeCashier
Alexander RoseScore Keeper
Carolyn CoatesCarolyn CoatesWaitress
Carl YorkYoung Hustler
Vincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaBartender
Willie MosconiWillie MosconiWillie (uncredited)
William AdamsOld Doctor (uncredited)
Tom AhearneBartender (uncredited)
Charles AndreCharles AndreWaiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Don Crabtree(uncredited)

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