The Hustler (1961)

The Hustler (1961)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1961-09-25 United States of America 134 Min. PG-13
7.7 1000 votes
Drama, Romance

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.

Cast

Paul Newman is Eddie Felson
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason is Minnesota Fats
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie is Sarah Packard
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott is Bert Gordon
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick is Charlie Burns
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton is Findley
Findley
Stefan Gierasch is Preacher
Preacher
Jake LaMotta is Bartender
Bartender
Alexander Rose is Score Keeper
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates is Waitress
Waitress
Carl York is Young Hustler
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia is Bartender
Bartender
Willie Mosconi is Willie (uncredited)
Willie (uncredited)
William Adams is Old Doctor (uncredited)
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Ahearne is Bartender (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Charles Andre is Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Don Crabtree is Small Role (uncredited)
Small Role (uncredited)
Gloria Curtis is Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)
Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)
Don De Leo is Another Player (uncredited)
Another Player (uncredited)
Charles Dierkop is Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
William Duell is Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
James Dukas is Kibitzer (uncredited)
Kibitzer (uncredited)
Brendan Fay is Player (uncredited)
Player (uncredited)