🎬 Film · English

The Hustler (1961)

Name: The Hustler
Director: Robert Rossen
Genre: drama film, sport film
Released: 1961
Duration: 134 min
Cast: {{Plain list|, * Paul Newman, * Piper Laurie, * George C. Scott, * Jackie Gleason

⏱ 134 min drama film sport film

Plot

1961 film by Robert Rossen

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Why Watch This

Paul Newman’s magnetic turn as “Fast” Eddie Felson makes the smoky world of high‑stakes pool feel both glamorous and gritty. The film blends razor‑sharp dialogue with a simmering psychological duel, turning a simple game into a study of ambition, pride, and redemption.

Best For

Classic film fans, Sports drama lovers, Noir enthusiasts, Character study fans, 60s cinema buffs

The CinePearl Take

Rossen’s direction keeps the tension tight, letting each pool‑hall showdown unfold with deliberate, almost tactile pacing. Newman delivers a career‑defining performance, balancing cocky bravado with a vulnerable undercurrent that makes Eddie’s fall and rise unforgettable. Supporting work from Jackie Gleason as the world‑weary Minnesota Fats adds a layer of seasoned menace, while the film’s stark black‑and‑white cinematography underscores its moral chiaroscuro.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Robert Rossen
Cast: {{Plain list|, * Paul Newman, * Piper Laurie, * George C. Scott, * Jackie Gleason, * Myron McCormick
Writer: Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen

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