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
Directed by Robert Rossen
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
CA
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
GB
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
AR
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
CY
Carl York
Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)
Production
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Release
1961
Runtime
134 min
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