The Hustler (1961)
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
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Eddie Felson -
Minnesota Fats -
Sarah Packard -
Bert Gordon -
Charlie Burns -
Findley -
Big John -
Preacher -
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Bartender -
Cashier
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Score Keeper
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Waitress
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Young Hustler
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Bartender
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Director:
Robert RossenWriters:
Sidney Carroll (screenplay), Robert Rossen (screenplay), Walter Tevis (based on the novel by)All Cast & Crew
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Scenes that were included in the shooting script but did not make it into the final film include a scene at Ames pool hall establishing that Eddie is on his way to town (originally slated to be the first scene of the film) and a longer scene of Preacher talking to Bert at Johnny's Bar which establishes Preacher is a junkie.
Quotes
Bert Gordon:
You owe me MONEY.
Goofs
When Eddie first meets Sarah in the bus station, one the plants behind Eddie's head disappears and reappears between camera shots. Also, the plants are completely different from the shot where Eddie falls asleep and when the waitress wakes him up.
Soundtracks
Louisville Dixieland(1961) (uncredited)
Music by Dan Terry
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Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
25 September 1961Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Yonkers, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)
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