The Hustler
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The Hustler

"They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler."

1961 2h 14m ★ 7.7 (1,054 votes) Released

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

Screenplay

Robert Rossen

Screenplay

Sidney Carroll

Rating
7.7
Runtime
134 min
Budget
$2.0M
Revenue
$7.6M
Profit/Loss
+5.6M

Production

Rossen Films
20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox

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Keywords

new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegamedrunkpool

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