The Hustler poster
Director Robert Rossen
Screenplay Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll

The Hustler

Tagline: They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

Release Date: 1961-09-25

Duration: 134 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Paul Newman
    Eddie Felson
  • Michael Constantine
    Big John
  • George C. Scott
    Bert Gordon
  • Jackie Gleason
    Minnesota Fats
  • Murray Hamilton
    Findley
  • Vincent Gardenia
    Bartender
  • Piper Laurie
    Sarah Packard
  • Carolyn Coates
    Waitress
  • Clifford A. Pellow
    Turk
  • Stefan Gierasch
    Preacher