NR · 134 min
The Hustler
Directed by Robert Rossen
Starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason
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...
Release
Sep 25, 1961
Budget
$2M
Breakeven
$5M(2.5x)
Gross
$7,600,000
Profit
$2,600,000
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
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.
Release
Sep 25, 1961
Budget
$2M
Breakeven
$5M(2.5x)
Gross
$7,600,000
Profit
$2,600,000
NR · 134 min