The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson
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Jackie Gleason
as Minnesota Fats
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Piper Laurie
as Sarah Packard
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George C. Scott
as Bert Gordon
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Myron McCormick
as Charlie Burns
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Murray Hamilton
as Findley
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Michael Constantine
as Big John
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Stefan Gierasch
as Preacher
- Clifford A. Pellow as Turk
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Jake LaMotta
as Bartender
- Gordon B. Clarke as Cashier
- Alexander Rose as Score Keeper
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Carolyn Coates
as Waitress
- Carl York as Young Hustler
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Vincent Gardenia
as Bartender
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Willie Mosconi
as Willie (uncredited)
- William Adams as Old Doctor (uncredited)
- Tom Ahearne as Bartender (uncredited)
Crew
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Robert Rossen
Director
- Eugen Schüfftan Director of Photography
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Dede Allen
Editor
- Kenyon Hopkins Original Music Composer
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Robert Rossen
Producer
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Robert Rossen
Screenplay
- Sidney Carroll Screenplay
