The Hustler

Synopsis

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.

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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

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Clifford A. Pellow

Turk

Jake LaMotta

Bartender

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Gordon B. Clarke

Cashier

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Alexander Rose

Score Keeper

Carolyn Coates

Waitress

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Carl York

Young Hustler

Vincent Gardenia

Bartender

Willie Mosconi

Willie (uncredited)

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William Adams

Old Doctor (uncredited)

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Tom Ahearne

Bartender (uncredited)

Charles Andre

Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)

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Don Crabtree

(uncredited)

Crew

Art

• Harry Horner Production Design
• Gene Callahan Set Decoration
• Albert Brenner Art Direction

Camera

• Eugen Schüfftan Director of Photography
• Saul Midwall Camera Operator
• Muky Still Photographer
• Martin Nallan Grip
• William Cronjager Assistant Camera

Costume & Make-Up

• Ruth Morley Costume Design
• Robert Jiras Makeup Artist
• Donoene McKay Hairstylist

Crew

• Herbert Holcombe Stunts
• Willie Mosconi Technical Advisor

Directing

• Robert Rossen Director
• Charles H. Maguire Assistant Director
• Marguerite James Script Supervisor
• Don Kranze Assistant Director

Editing

• Dede Allen Editor
• Dick Stone Assistant Editor

Lighting

• David Golden Electrician

Production

• Robert Rossen Producer
• John Graham Production Manager

Sound

• Kenyon Hopkins Original Music Composer
• Jim Shields Sound Designer
• Dick Vorisek Sound Designer
• Jim Shields Sound
• Dick Vorisek Sound
• Edward Beyer Sound Editor
• Angelo Ross Music Editor
• Kenyon Hopkins Music

Writing

• Sidney Carroll Screenplay
• Robert Rossen Screenplay
• Walter Tevis Novel

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