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The Hustler (1961, Robert Rossen)
The Stop Button Posted by on May 8, 2020
It’s an hour into The Hustler before the film offers any real information about protagonist Paul Newman. We’ve seen Newman and mentor slash manager Myron McCormick pool hustle their way across the North American continent, getting Newman to New York City so he can play the best pool player in the read more
The Hustler (1961)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 26, 2017
The Hustler
Directed by Robert Rossen
Written by Sidney Carroll and Robert Rossen from a novel by Walter Tevis
1961/USA
Rossen Films/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental
One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Minnesota Fats: That’s what the game’ read more
Ruined by Romance: Drive (2011) and The Hustler (1961)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Aug 7, 2014
I was excited when Drive came out: finally, I thought, a new Bourne. An action flick with intelligence and fine acting, starring a man who had bypassed romantic leads after The Notebook to refine his skills in indies. And the promo! It looked exciting and moody, with the kind of premise that meant m read more
Ruined by Romance: Drive (2011) and The Hustler (1961)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Aug 7, 2014
I was excited when Drive came out: finally, I thought, a new Bourne. An action flick with intelligence and fine acting, starring a man who had bypassed romantic leads after The Notebook to refine his skills in indies. And the promo! It looked exciting and moody, with the kind of premise that meant m read more
The Hustler (1961)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 5, 2014
Starring Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie, and Jacke Gleason, the film follows a pool hustler named Fast Eddie Felson (Newman). A cocky and skilled player, Eddie travels all the way from Oakland, California to face the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason). In an epic pool marathon with very read more
The Hustler (1961)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 5, 2014
Starring Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie, and Jacke Gleason, the film follows a pool hustler named Fast Eddie Felson (Newman). A cocky and skilled player, Eddie travels all the way from Oakland, California to face the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason). In an epic pool marathon with very read more
The Hustler (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by The Cinemaniac on Dec 22, 2012
Note: I really had trouble writing a conventional review for The Hustler. I hope what I resorted to was even better: a reworking of a number from The Music Man–”Ya Got Trouble”. You may want to listen to the original version before reading my review. It’s a) free-verse and read more
The Hustler
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Feb 26, 2011
The Hustler (Robert Rossen, 1961)
This picture is famous mostly for Paul Newman's strong lead as the talented billiard player: Fast Eddie. He'll try to make a fortune by being a real winner with a real life. Piper Laurie as his love interest will play the part of morale that keeps Eddie on the righ read more
The Hustler (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Mar 15, 2010
Rack ‘em up. The Hustler is a story about pool. The players got talent and the stakes are high. Paul Newman stars as “Fast” Eddie Felson, a man looking to take on Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) in a high stakes pool game. Fats takes him on for forty straight hours, where at one point Eddie read more
If Eddie Felson from The Hustler (1961) was on Match.com
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on Nov 16, 2009
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Fast_Eddie_Felson I can't lose.36-year old manNew York, NYseeking women 25-35within 10 miles of New York, NYRelationship: Never MarriedHave Kids: NoneWant Kids: No InterestBody Type: FitH read more
"You're too hungry..." ~ The Hustler (1961)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on Jul 17, 2009
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The Hustler (1961) is not about pool. It's about one man, "Fast" Eddie Felson, and pool just happens to be the medium through which his story is told.When a new person comes into your life read more
If Eddie Felson from The Hustler (1961) was on Match.com
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Fast_Eddie_Felson I can't lose.36-year old manNew York, NYseeking women 25-35within 10 miles of New York, NYRelationship: Never MarriedHave Kids: NoneWant Kids: No InterestBody Type: FitHeight: 5' 10"Smoke: Regularly. It helps me concentrate on my game.Drink: Regularly. J.T.S Brown (Bourbon Whiskey) read more