The Hustler(1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
The Hustler 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.
The Hustler (1961) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Rossen, released on September 25, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie and George C. Scott. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 1,122 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Rossen
- Writers:
- Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis
- Producers:
- Robert Rossen
- Cinematographer:
- Eugen Schüfftan
- Composer:
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Production:
- Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hustler (1961) Trailer
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The Hustler Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Hustler.
The Hustler - Trailer
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Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"
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Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"
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Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER
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The Hustler Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Clifford A. Pellow
Clifford A. Pellow
as Turk
Jake LaMotta
as Bartender
- Gordon B. Clarke
Gordon B. Clarke
as Cashier
- Alexander Rose
Alexander Rose
as Score Keeper
Key crew
Directed by Robert Rossen, written by Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll and Walter Tevis, produced by Robert Rossen.
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The Hustler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 1,122 ratings.
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The Hustler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hustler online?
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The Hustler (1961) is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hustler?
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The main cast of The Hustler (1961) includes Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott and Myron McCormick. The film was directed by Robert Rossen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hustler released?
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The Hustler was released on September 25, 1961 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Hustler worth watching?
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The Hustler (1961) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,122 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hustler?
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