The Hustler (1961)
Release Date: 19 August 2002
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Product Details
Small-time pool player 'Fast' Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) finds himself on a downhill spiral after he challenges legendary player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) to a game and loses. However, gambler Bert Gordon (George C. Scott) sees the potential in Eddie and takes him in, teaching him the art of the hustle, and sets him on the road to another thrilling pool hall confrontation with the unbeatable Fats. The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Eugen Schüfftan) and was nominated for a further six.Special Features
Commentary (Cast and crew); 'The Hustler - The Inside Story' featurette; 5 sequences of trick shot analysis; Gallery; Trailers
Technical Details
Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Wide Screen
Running Time: 129 minutes
Production Year: 1961
Main Language: English