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The Hustler (1961)

Rating:No Rating
Genre:Drama, Romance
Release Date:January 1, 1961
Running time:134 minutes
Cast:Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, Michael Constantine, Piper Laurie
Director:Robert Rossen

Description: A boozing pool shark works his way up the ranks from small pool halls to the big-time in the Midwest. Along the way, he picks up a promoter and a girlfriend, who was a former hooker, and wants to face the challenge of playing "Minnesota Fats," the best of the best.

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