The Hustler

Paul Newman heads up a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in this riveting film that received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of it's stars Oscar® nominations. Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral huslter who haunts back street pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason), who's backed up Bert Gordon (Scott). The love of a lonely woman (Layrie) could turn Eddie's life around but he won't rest until he beats Minnesota Fats - no matter what the price he must pay.