Director: Robert Rossen

Writers: Sidney Carroll; Robert Rossen

From novel: The Hustler by Walter Tevis

Keywords: Drama, Pool

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Michael Constantine	Actor	22-May-1927		My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Vincent Gardenia	Actor	7-Jan-1922	9-Dec-1992	Cher's father in Moonstruck
Jackie Gleason	Actor	26-Feb-1916	24-Jun-1987	Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners
Murray Hamilton	Actor	24-Mar-1923	1-Sep-1986	Jaws
Jake LaMotta	Boxing	10-Jul-1921		Best chin in boxing
Piper Laurie	Actor	22-Jan-1932		Catherine Packard in Twin Peaks
Paul Newman	Actor	26-Jan-1925	26-Sep-2008	Salad dressing magnate
George C. Scott	Actor	18-Oct-1927	22-Sep-1999	Patton

REVIEWS

Review by John Levin (posted on 5-Oct-2007)

Unrelentingly downbeat but outstanding nonetheless.Quality performances from all of the principles. Newman of course portrays the pool hustler who has loads of talent but no character. He's torn between the Piper Laurie character who has intelligence and character despite a drinking problem, and George C Scott who has money but no character. Jackie Gleason, a man who shot his share of pool, was ideally cast as Fats. Thered are many tense moments in this highly realistic film. It's worth seeing.

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