The Hustler
Overview
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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Won 2 Oscars. 13 wins & 21 nominations total
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"They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$7,600,000
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Cast
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Alexander Rose
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Classic Film Review: A Masterpiece that’s not just Newman’s Own — “The Hustler” (1961) - rogersmovienation.com
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‘The Hustler’: THR’s 1961 Review - The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Hustler’: THR’s 1961 Review The Hollywood Reporter
IMDb Top 250: #236 – The Hustler (1961) - Cultured Vultures
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The Hustler (1961) ⭐ 7.9 | Drama, Sport - IMDb
The Hustler (1961) ⭐ 7.9 | Drama, Sport IMDb
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The Difference Between Remembering and Watching an American Classic: ‘The Hustler’ PopMatters
The Hustler Review - empireonline.com
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The Hustler movie review & film summary (1961) - Roger Ebert
The Hustler movie review & film summary (1961) Roger Ebert
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