The Hustler

Name: The Hustler
Released: 1961-10-1
Cast: Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick

The Hustler

NR
2h 15m
1961

94%

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Paul Newman heads an all-star cast that includes Jackie Gleason and George C. Scott in this 1961 Best Picture Oscar® Nominee. Fast Eddie Felson (Newman) is a charming backstreet poolroom hustler who’s determined to unseat the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason), and he won't rest until he beats him, no matter the price. But the price turns out to be much higher than he could ever have imagined.

Director:

Robert Rossen

Producer:

Robert Rossen

Writer:

Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen, Walter Tevis

Cast:

Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan Gierasch

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

94%

Critics Consensus: Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason give iconic performances in this dark, morally complex tale of redemption.

Reviews

LarsenOnFilm

Josh Larsen

...features one of Paul Newman’s most tarnished, self-destructive golden boys.

A tragedy at the conclusion proves yet again that the motives and beliefs are way off base, inspiring a fantastical comeback rather than a believable change in dauntlessness.

Not just a memory, it's a memory of a dream -- a seedy and sinister movie of smoke, booze, lies and the consequences of the con, a relic of a less frazzled, pre-"first person shooter" age.

...fares best as a showcase for stellar performances and first-class cinematography.

The Hustler is cut down to almost nothing by tons of pompous elegance (Paul Newman and male associates), and then intermittently saved by Miss Laurie's grace on top of inferiority, slackness and a willed driving towards self-destruction.

September 15, 2021

FULL REVIEW

Additional Info

Genre:Drama
Release Date:October 1, 1961
Languages:English
Captions:English, Spanish
Audio Format:
Stereo
Screen Pass Eligible:Yes

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The Hustler

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