The Hustler 1961

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

The Hustler

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NR
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.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Newman

Eddie 'Fast Eddie' Felson

Jackie Gleason

Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie

Sarah Packard

George C. Scott

Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick

Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton

Findley

Release Date 1961-09-25
Runtime 2h 14m
Directors Eugen Schüfftan, Robert Rossen, Charles H. Maguire, Don Kranze
Producer Robert Rossen
Writers Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis