Details
- Release: Sep 25 1961
- Runtime: 134 min
- Language: English
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $7,600,000
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.
Credits
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Murray Hamilton
Findley
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
Michael Constantine
Big John
Charles Dierkop
Pool Room Hood (uncredited)
Vincent Gardenia
Bartender
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Art Smith
Hoke Howell
William Duell
Billy (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)
Paul Stevens
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Blue Washington
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Sid Raymond
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Carolyn Coates
Waitress
Willie Mosconi
Willie (uncredited)