

The 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(s)
Robert Rossen
Charles H. Maguire
Marguerite James
Don Kranze
Where to watch

Plex
Free

Plex Channel
Free
Cast & crew

Paul Newman
Eddie Felson

Blue Washington
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James Dukas
Kibitzer (uncredited)

William Duell
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
Charles McDaniel
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Clifford A. Pellow
Turk

Stefan Gierasch
Preacher

Murray Hamilton
Findley

Vincent Gardenia
Bartender

Paul Stevens
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George C. Scott
Bert Gordon

Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard

Carolyn Coates
Waitress

Hoke Howell
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Charles H. Maguire
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Charles Dierkop
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)

Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats

Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns

Michael Constantine
Big John

Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carl York
Young Hustler

Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
William Adams
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)

Charles Andre
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
Don Crabtree
Small Role (uncredited)
Gloria Curtis
Girl with Fur Coat (uncredited)
Robert Daget
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Don De Leo
Another Player (uncredited)
Brendan Fay
Player (uncredited)
Larry Gaynes
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Jack Healy
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Don Koll
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Charles Mosconi
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Art Smith
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Sid Raymond
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Robert Rossen
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Marguerite James
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Don Kranze
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Details
Media engagement

Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story"

Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER

Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER

