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25 September 1961 (USA) moreTagline:
They Called Him "Fast Eddie" morePlot:
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(35 articles)
Birthday Suits 11/07 (From FilmExperience. 7 November 2009, 8:45 AM, PST)
Top 7 Actors playing Athletes in Sports Films
(From Scorecard Review. 3 October 2009, 7:30 AM, PDT)
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Newman, Scott and Gleason Ignite... more (112 total)Cast
(Complete credited 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 (as Cliff Pellow) | |
| Jake LaMotta | ... | Bartender | |
| Gordon B. Clarke | ... | Cashier | |
| Alexander Rose | ... | Score Keeper | |
| Carolyn Coates | ... | Waitress | |
| Carl York | ... | Young Hustler | |
| Vincent Gardenia | ... | Bartender |
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134 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Australia:PG | Iceland:L | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | USA:Approved (certificate #20068) | Brazil:12 | Ireland:12 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | West Germany:16 | UK:X (original rating)Fun Stuff
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While at the Kentucky Derby, the race announcer lists some of the horses racing. One of the horses named is "Stroke of Luck". "Stroke of Luck" was one of the titles considered for the film as a result of studio fears that the title "The Hustler" would create negative connotations with prostitution. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Eddie's hands change position on his cue after his first shot against Minnesota Fats. moreQuotes:
Sarah Packard: I'm a college girl. Two days a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays - I go to college.Fast Eddie: You don't look like a college girl.
Sarah Packard: I'm the emancipated type. Real emancipated.
Fast Eddie: No, I didn't mean that... whatever that means. I mean you just don't look young enough.
Sarah Packard: I'm not.
Fast Eddie: So why go to college?
Sarah Packard: Got nothing else to do on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fast Eddie: What do you do on the other days?
Sarah Packard: I drink.
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Louisville moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "The Hustler" based on a novel?
Any recommendation for other pool-playing movies like "The Hustler"?
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Robert Rossen carefully directs this film with every ounce of poise one can muster. There's not a dull moment within the entire picture. It's filled with exciting characters, fine editing and a compelling story that'll shock and thrill you. The cast is incredible, as to be expected with these names: Newman, Scott, Gleason, Piper Laurie and Murray Hamilton are crystalline in their performances.