The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a 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.
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Paul NewmanEddie 'Fast Eddie' Felson
Jackie GleasonMinnesota Fats
Piper LaurieSarah Packard
George C. ScottBert Gordon
Myron McCormickCharlie Burns
Murray HamiltonFindley
Michael ConstantineBig John
Stefan GieraschPreacher
Jake LaMottaBartender
Vincent GardeniaBartenderGordon B. ClarkeCashierClifford A. PellowTurkKeywords
Based on novel or bookBarNew york citySuicideHustlerSportsGamePartyMoneyGamblingAlcoholDrunkManagerPool billiards
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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Bar · New York CityMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance
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What is The Hustler about?
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.
How long is The Hustler?
The Hustler has a runtime of 134 minutes.
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