The Hustler
1961 · directed by Robert Rossen
- Rating
- 84/100
- Hit
- yes
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.
The Hustler (1961), directed by Robert Rossen, rates 84/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Paul Newman
- Jackie Gleason
- Piper Laurie
- George C. Scott
- Myron McCormick
- Murray Hamilton
- Michael Constantine
- Stefan Gierasch
- Clifford A. Pellow
- Jake LaMotta
Crew
- Eugen Schüfftan — Director of Photography
- Dede Allen — Editor
- Kenyon Hopkins — Original Music Composer
- Robert Rossen — Screenplay
- Sidney Carroll — Screenplay
More from Robert Rossen
- All the King's Men (1949) — 86/100 · hit
- Body and Soul (1947) — 80/100 · hit
- Lilith (1964) — 74/100
- Johnny O'Clock (1947) — 53/100
- Alexander the Great (1956) — 36/100
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