Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: September 25, 1961
Runtime: 134 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.7/10 (998 votes)
The Hustler Collection
The 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.
The Color of Money
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
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Cast
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
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
Charles Andre
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Don De Leo
Another Player (uncredited)
Charles Dierkop
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
William Duell
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
Hoke Howell
Art Smith
Sid Raymond
Paul Stevens
Blue Washington