The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
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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- $2M
- Box office
- $7.6M
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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
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Keywords
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