Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Hustler' right now, here are some details about the Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox drama flick. The Hustler starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott has a NR rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min. The release date of the movie is September 25th, 1961. The movie received a user score of 77/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 1,034 community users.
Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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."
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'The Hustler' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on September 25th, 1961
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June 4th, 2002
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The Hustler is a 1961 movie directed by Robert Rossen. It tells the story of a young pool hustler, Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson, who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats. The film was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. The Color of Money is a 1986 film directed by Martin Scorsese. It continues the story of "Fast Eddie" from the first film, with Newman reprising his role as Fast Eddie. The film begins more than 25 years after the events of the previous film, with Eddie retired from the pool circuit.
