Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorRobert Rossen
WriterRobert Rossen, Sidney Carroll
Cast
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
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)
Part of The Hustler Collection
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Keywords
new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegamedrunkpool
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$2M
Revenue
$8M
TMDb Votes
1,074
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026