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: 7.668

Runtime: 134minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 7M

Production Companies: Rossen Films , 20th Century Fox

Reviews:

  • Brendan McCann
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

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

  • Apollo Floyd
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Briggs Perez
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Sariyah Taylor
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4