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The Hustler

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama starring Paul Newman , Jackie Gleason , Piper Laurie and George C Scott. Streetwise pool hustler "Fast" Eddie Felson arrives in New York and tries to fix a game with the legendary champion, Minnesota Fats. Review page 48.
Director Robert Rossen (1961.15) (BW) Film Highlights: page 42

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Newman
Unknown:
Jackie Gleason
Unknown:
Piper Laurie
Unknown:
George C Scott.
Unknown:
Eddie Felson
Director:
Robert Rossen
Fast Eddie Felson:
Paul Newman
Minnesota Fats:
Jackie Gleason
Sarah Packard:
Piper Laurie
Bert Gordon:
George C Scott
Charlie Burns:
Myron McCormick
Findlay:
Murray Hamilton
Big John:
Michael Constantine
Bartender:
Jake Lamotta
Source: Radio Times

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