The Hustler

THEY CALLED HIM FAST EDDIE. HE WAS A WINNER. HE WAS A LOSER. HE WAS A 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.

Director: Robert Rossen
Cast: Paul Newman , Jackie Gleason , Piper Laurie , George C. Scott , Myron McCormick , Murray Hamilton , Michael Constantine , Stefan Gierasch , Clifford A. Pellow , Jake LaMotta

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1961-09-25

Rating: 7.671

Runtime: 134minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 7M

Production Companies: Rossen Films , 20th Century Fox

Reviews:

  • Finley Frazier
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Mackenzie Madden
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Darwin Merritt
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Otis Cain
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Yusuf Castro
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5