The Pool Hustlers (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, The Pool Hustlers is a comedy and romance film directed by Maurizio Ponzi, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Francesco, nicknamed 'Toscano', is a very good pool player but he never wins when he plays for money. He meets Chiara, a saxophone player, on a late night bus by swapping his case containing the cue with her one, containing the sax. The two fall in love, but in the meantime Francesco loses a big amount of money playing versus 'Scuro', the long-time Italian champion. His only chance to pay the debt is to win the Italian Championships.
Who’s in it. The Pool Hustlers stars Francesco Nuti as Francesco Piccioli detto "Il Toscano", Giuliana De Sio as Chiara, Marcello Lotti as Lo scuro and Antonio Petrocelli as Mancino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pool Hustlers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pool Hustlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pool Hustlers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pool Hustlers (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pool Hustlers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pool Hustlers worth watching?
- The Pool Hustlers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pool Hustlers?
- The Pool Hustlers stars Francesco Nuti, Giuliana De Sio, Marcello Lotti, Antonio Petrocelli and Novello Novelli.
- When was The Pool Hustlers released?
- The Pool Hustlers was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.