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The Hustler

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama about street-wise pool hustler "Fast" Eddie Felson who journeys across America conning unsuspecting players into high-stake games before beating them with apparent good fortune. Determined to become the best, Felson arrives in New York and tries to fix a game with the legendary champion, Minnesota Fats. Widescreen.
Director Robert Rossen (1961.15) (BW) (S) (W) Film of the week: page 43

Contributors

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
Preacher:
Stefan Gierasch
Bartender:
Jake Lamotta
Cashier:
Gordon B Clarke
Source: Radio Times

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