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The Hustler(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-09-25
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1036 Votes
Time: 2h 14m
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $2,000,000.00
Revenue: $7,600,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Rossen Films
Movie: The Hustler
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Video Trailer The Hustler
Video: The Hustler - Trailer
The Hustler - Trailer
Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"
Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"
Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER
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The Hustler - Trailer - Trailer
Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story" - Featurette
Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story" - Featurette
Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER - Featurette
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