The Hustler

1961

NR

2h 14m

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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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.

Directors

Writers

Sidney Carroll(screenplay by)
Robert Rossen(screenplay by)
Walter Tevis(novel by)
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Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
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Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
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Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
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George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
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Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
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Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carl York
Young Hustler
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Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
William Adams
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

Sidney Carroll(screenplay by)
Robert Rossen(screenplay by)
Walter Tevis(novel by)

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Details

Release date

September 25, 1961 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Rossen Films
20th Century Fox

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Box office

Budget

$2,000,000

Gross worldwide

$7,600,000

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