description The Hustler Overview
The Hustler is a 1961 drama movie exploring the intense rivalry between two professional pool players. Eddie Felson, a skilled but troubled hustler, challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats for dominance in the world of eight-ball. Starring Paul Newman and Burt Reynolds, the film offers a realistic portrayal of competitive sports and human ambition. It’s notable for its nuanced characters and classic noir style, appealing to fans of drama, sports films, and American cinema from the 1960s.
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info The Hustler Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1961 |
help The Hustler FAQ
Who plays Minnesota Fats in The Hustler?
Minnesota Fats is played by Jackie Gleason, opposite Paul Newman as Eddie Felson. The 1961 film also stars Piper Laurie and George C. Scott, not Burt Reynolds.
Is The Hustler about eight-ball or straight pool?
The Hustler is centered on straight pool, also called 14.1 continuous, rather than modern barroom eight-ball. That matters because Eddie Felson's marathon match with Minnesota Fats is built around long runs and endurance.
How is The Color of Money connected to The Hustler?
The Color of Money is the 1986 sequel directed by Martin Scorsese, with Paul Newman returning as Fast Eddie Felson. Tom Cruise plays Vincent Lauria, a younger pool player Eddie tries to mentor.
What makes George C. Scott's Bert Gordon important to The Hustler?
Bert Gordon is the gambler who understands Eddie Felson's talent but exploits his weakness and pride. George C. Scott's performance makes the 1961 film about control and self-destruction, not only pool.
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