Hustler, The

Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in the riveting film that received an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of its Oscar nomination. Newman (Best Actor nominee) is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who\342\200\231ll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason, Supporting Actor nominee), who\342\200\231s backed by Bert Gordon (Scott, Supporting Actor nominee), a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ, but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman (Laurie, Best Actress nominee) could turn Eddie\342\200\231s life around, but he won\342\200\231t rest until he beats Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. Voted one of the year\342\200\231s ten best by The New York Times and Time, and distinguished by 2 Academy Awards- Cinematography, Art Direction-Set Decoration (B&W), The Hustler is a dazzling cinematic triumph.

1961

NR

024543771951

Movie

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2.35:1

Yes

136

United States

1080p

2.40:1

25 GB (Blu)

1

1

Digibook

~$8.61

2026-02-04

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