The Hustler
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.
Drama
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Rossen Films
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, Jake LaMotta as Bartender, Vincent Gardenia as Bartender, Gordon B. Clarke as Cashier, Clifford A. Pellow as Turk, Alexander Rose as Score Keeper, Carolyn Coates as Waitress, Carl York as Young Hustler