(1961)Directed by Robert Rossen134 minDrama, Romance

“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.

Paul Newmanas Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleasonas Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurieas Sarah Packard

George C. Scottas Bert Gordon

Myron McCormickas Charlie Burns

Murray Hamiltonas Findley

Michael Constantineas Big John

Stefan Gieraschas Preacher

CA Clifford A. Pellowas Turk

Jake LaMottaas Bartender

GB Gordon B. Clarkeas Cashier

Alexander Roseas Score Keeper

Carolyn Coatesas Waitress

Carl Yorkas Young Hustler

Vincent Gardeniaas Bartender

Willie Mosconias Willie (uncredited)

WA William Adamsas Old Doctor (uncredited)

TA Tom Ahearneas Bartender (uncredited)

Charles Andreas Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)

Don Crabtreeas Small Role (uncredited)

Gloria Curtisas Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)

Robert Daget

Don De Leoas Another Player (uncredited)

Charles Dierkopas Pool Room Hood (uncredited)

The Hustler