The Hustler
The Hustler
“ They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler. ”
CINEMA1961-09-25
RegionUS
Runtime134 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
罗伯特·罗森
KEYWORDS
new york citysuicidebased on novel or booksportsgamblingalcoholmanagerpool billiardshustlermoneyblack and whitegamedrunkpool
Collection: The Hustler Collection
The Hustler is a 1961 movie directed by Robert Rossen. It tells the story of a young pool hustler, Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson, who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats. The film was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. The Color of Money is a 1986 film directed by Martin Scorsese. It continues the story of "Fast Eddie" from the first film, with Newman reprising his role as Fast Eddie. The film begins more than 25 years after the events of the previous film, with Eddie retired from the pool circuit.
