The Hustler [990] Released: 1961-09-25 Revenue: $7,600,000 Budget: $2,000,000 Profit: $5,600,000 Runtime: 134 mins Popularity: 2.1533 Vote Average: 7.7 Vote Count: 1,008 Overview: 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. Cast [37] Paul NewmanEddie Felson Jackie GleasonMinnesota Fats Piper LaurieSarah Packard George C. ScottBert Gordon Myron McCormickCharlie Burns Murray HamiltonFindley Michael ConstantineBig John Stefan GieraschPreacher Clifford A. PellowTurk Jake LaMottaBartender Gordon B. ClarkeCashier Alexander RoseScore Keeper Carolyn CoatesWaitress Carl YorkYoung Hustler Vincent GardeniaBartender Willie MosconiWillie William AdamsOld Doctor Tom AhearneBartender Charles AndreWaiter at Parisi Don CrabtreeSmall Role Gloria CurtisGirl with Fur Co Robert Daget Don De LeoAnother Player Charles DierkopPool Room Hood William DuellBilly James DukasKibitzer Brendan FayPlayer Larry Gaynes Jack Healy Hoke Howell Don Koll Charles McDaniel Charles Mosconi Art Smith Sid Raymond Paul Stevens Blue Washington Trailers Cinematography Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story" Art Direction Oscars® for "The Hustler" and "West Side Story" The Hustler - Trailer Karyn Kusama on THE HUSTLER