The Hustler
movie
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Released September 25, 1961
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
as
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
as
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
as
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
as
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
as
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
as
Findley
Michael Constantine
as
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
as
Preacher
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Clifford A. Pellow
as
Turk
Jake LaMotta
as
Bartender
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Gordon B. Clarke
as
Cashier
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Alexander Rose
as
Score Keeper
Crew
Robert Rossen
as
Director
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Sidney Carroll
as
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
as
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
as
Producer
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Kenyon Hopkins
as
Original Music Composer
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Eugen Schüfftan
as
Director of Photography
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Dede Allen
as
Editor
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Harry Horner
as
Production Design
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Gene Callahan
as
Set Decoration
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Ruth Morley
as
Costume Design
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Jim Shields
as
Sound Designer
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Dick Vorisek
as
Sound Designer