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They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler. - The Hustler
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Title: The Hustler

Release Date: 25 Sep 1961

Runtime: 2h 14m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.664 (980 votes)

Cast

  • Eddie Felson: Paul Newman
  • Minnesota Fats: Jackie Gleason
  • Sarah Packard: Piper Laurie
  • Bert Gordon: George C. Scott
  • Charlie Burns: Myron McCormick
  • Findley: Murray Hamilton
  • Big John: Michael Constantine
  • Preacher: Stefan Gierasch
  • Turk: Clifford A. Pellow
  • Bartender: Jake LaMotta
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