The Hustler

"They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler."

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.

Release Date

September 25, 1961

Status

Released

Original Title

The Hustler

Runtime

2h 14min

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$7,600,000

Language

English

Production Companies

Rossen Films20th Century Fox

The Hustler Collection

Part of

The Hustler Collection

Includes: The Hustler, The Color of Money