The Hustler (1961)
Movie
1961
2 HOURS 15 MINS
Drama
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
Cast & Crew
Paul Newman 'Fast' Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason Minnesota Fats
George C. Scott Bert Gordon
Piper Laurie Sarah Packard
Myron McCormick Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton Oames Findley
Michael Constantine Big John
Stefan Gierasch Preacher
Jake LaMotta Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke Cashier
Alexander Rose Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates Waitress
Vincent Gardenia Bartender
Willie Mosconi Willie
Robert Rossen Director
Sydney Carroll Screenwriter
Robert Rossen Screenwriter
Robert Rossen Producer
Eugen Schüfftan Cinematography
Dede Allen Film Editing
Walter S. Tevis Writer (Novel)
Kenyon Hopkins Original Music
Harry Horner Production Designer
Albert Brenner Art Direction
Gene Callahan Set Decoration
Ruth Morley Costume Design
Ulu Grosbard Assistant Director
James Shields Sound
Dick Vorisek Sound
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, March 2
Gambler (George C. Scott) stakes pool shark (Paul Newman) against Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason).
Tuesday, March 4
Gambler (George C. Scott) stakes pool shark (Paul Newman) against Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason).
Monday, March 10
Gambler (George C. Scott) stakes pool shark (Paul Newman) against Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason).
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