DramaRomance
Theatrical September 25, 1961
The Hustler (1961)
The Hustler is a book-based movie adapted from "The Hustler" by Walter S. Tevis. This Drama/Romance film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is September 25, 1961.
The Source Material
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Overview
This is the 1959 book “The Hustler” by Walter Tevis, that was made into a movie “The Hustler”, a 1961 movie staring Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats and Paul Newman as “Fast Eddie Felson”. In the movie, they are competing in a high stakes gambling game for mon…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Hustler
- Original Title
- The Hustler
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- US Theatrical
- September 25, 1961 · Rated NR