The Hustler

1961 • 134 minutos

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Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in the riveting film that received an Academy Award® nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of its Oscar® nominations. Newman (Best Actor nominee) is electrifying as "Fast" Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason, Supporting Actor nominee), who's backed by Bert Gordon (Scott, Supporting Actor nominee), a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ, but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman (Laurie, Best Actress nominee) could turn Eddie's life around, but he won't rest until he beats Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. Voted one of the year's ten best by "The New York Times" and "Time," and distinguished by 2 Academy Awards- Cinematography, Art Direction-Set Decoration (B&W).

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Not your typical love story. Newman shows some very good acting in this one. You kinda start to not like him very much in the middle, but, he finishes very strong. Character development on point. Great cinematography and depth. Similar to cool hand luke in some ways.

Strong story. Strong acting. Just a very good movie overall. Side note - It still bothers me till this day that Paul Newman didn't win an Oscar for his performance in this film.....

One of the greatest movies of all time. Paul Newman at his best Jacki Gleason in his prime. You couldn't ask for any better..