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The Hustler (1961)
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match. (source: imdb.com)
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Charlie Burns -
Findley -
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Pool Room Hood -
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Bit Part -
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25 September 1961
Budget
$2,000,000
Tagline
They Called Him "Fast Eddie"
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USA
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Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
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The Hustler is a 1961 American drama film directed by Robert Rossen from the 1959 novel of the same name he and Sidney Carroll adapted for the screen. It tells the story of small-time pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson and his desire to prove himself the best player in the country by beating legendary pool player "Minnesota Fats." After initially losing to Fats and getting involved with unscrupulous manager Bert Gordon, Eddie returns to beat Fats, but only after paying a terrible personal price.
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