The Hustler
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
7.7(1,106) 1961-09-25 134 minDramaRomance
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.
DirectorRobert Rossen
ScreenplayRobert Rossen
ScreenplaySidney Carroll
ProducerRobert Rossen
Original Music ComposerKenyon Hopkins
Cast & characters
Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
as Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
as Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
as Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
as Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
as Findley
Michael Constantine
as Big John
Stefan Gierasch
as Preacher
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Clifford A. Pellow
as Turk
Jake LaMotta
as Bartender
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Gordon B. Clarke
as Cashier
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Alexander Rose
as Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
as Waitress
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Carl York
as Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
as Bartender
Willie Mosconi
as Willie (uncredited)
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William Adams
as Old Doctor (uncredited)
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Tom Ahearne
as Bartender (uncredited)
Charles Andre
as Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
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Don Crabtree
as (uncredited)
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Gloria Curtis
as Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)
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Robert Daget
as (uncredited)
Don De Leo
as Another Player (uncredited)
Charles Dierkop
as Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
