The Hustler (1961) starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott. Newman stars as Fast Eddie
Felson, pool hustler extraordinaire. His life's ambition is to beat "Minnesota Fats" (Gleason), the then-reigning king of pool. Newman, though he holds center-stage in the movie, delivers a one-note performance that is not terribly impressive. Gleason, as the
debonair billiards champion, and Laurie, as Fast Eddie's ill-fated love, deliver superlative performances.
Grade: B
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