The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a 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.
- Robert RossenScreenplay
- Sidney CarrollScreenplay
- Walter TevisNovel
- Robert RossenDirector
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Original titleThe Hustler
Budget$2,000,000.00
Revenue$7,600,000.00
Casts
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
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
William Adams
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)
Charles Andre
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Don Crabtree
Small Role (uncredited)
Gloria Curtis
Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)
Robert Daget
Don De Leo
Another Player (uncredited)
Charles Dierkop
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
William Duell
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
James Dukas
Kibitzer (uncredited)
Brendan Fay
Player (uncredited)
Larry Gaynes
Jack Healy
Hoke Howell
Don Koll
Charles McDaniel
Charles Mosconi
Art Smith
Sid Raymond
Paul Stevens
Blue Washington