
The Hustler
1961, Drama, 2h 15m
48 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason give iconic performances in this dark, morally complex tale of redemption. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Story Fast Eddie Felsen (Paul Newman) and his adventures in the world of professional pool. Fast Eddie is a young hopeful on his way to challenging Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) for his world title. When he starts getting feelings for a woman he gets into a dilemma.
Cast & Crew
Paul Newman
"Fast" Eddie Felson
"Fast" Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Minnesota Fats
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Bert Gordon
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
Sarah Packard
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Oames Findley
Oames Findley
Critic Reviews for The Hustler
Audience Reviews for The Hustler
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Jun 24, 2019A truly amazing story of a pool shark grifter who finds himself along a painful journey. One of the finest directed movies I've ever seen (Robert Rossen) as its carefully crafted in every way.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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May 25, 2016Paul Newman is at his best playing "Fast" Eddie Felson; a degenerate gambler who shoots pool to make a living. A sad but entertaining film made even more impressive by the knowledge that Newman and Gleason mainly played the shots themselves.Peter B Super Reviewer
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Mar 07, 2015With an exceptional cast - most especially Paul Newman and Piper Laurie in outstanding performances -, this is a profoundly compelling and richly complex character study about an arrogant, self-destructive anti-hero in search of his own "character" and finding it in a most painful way.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Oct 21, 2013Before bringing down the character in the Color of Money, Newman creates a great pool shark in Fast Eddie Felson. The showdown with Minnesota Fats has a wonderful buildup and gives us good tension for the final battle.John B Super Reviewer
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