Sep 25, 1961
134 min
Full-HD

The Hustler (1961)

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.

Category

Drama Romance

Country

United States of America

Companies

Rossen Films 20th Century Fox

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

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